Gore Devices

555 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711, USA (928) 864-2927

W. L. Gore & Associates
Our Story

Founded in 1958, Gore is a global materials science company with more than 13,000 Associates spanning five continents and thousands of products across industries — from high-performance fabrics to implantable medical devices and products that reduce emissions, explore space and solve other complex challenges.

Overview

Founded January 1, 1958, in Newark, Delaware, by Wilbert L. (Bill) and Genevieve (Vieve) Gore.

Global enterprise of 13,000-plus Associates, generating $4.8 billion in annual revenues
More than 3,500 unique inventions worldwide in a wide range of fields, including performance fabrics, electronics, medical devices and polymer processing.
Consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative workplaces
Among the 200 largest privately held U.S. companies.

Gore at a Glance

Founded by Bill and Vieve Gore on a dream 1958 to reinvent markets with novel ideas about organizing a company and unleashing creative potential,
W. L. Gore & Associates remains a privately-held company committed to improving lives in the markets and communities in which it operates.
Bob Gore discovered expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), unlocking new opportunities for Gore to positively contribute to society through materials science innovations.
1969 Headquarters Delaware, U.S. Newark Gore has built a legacy not only as an innovative company, but as a company that innovates with purpose.
Together, improving life — this promise is the guiding light behind our Enterprise strategy.
Gore has over 13,000 Associates, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Japan and China, and sales offices around the world.

Built on a Dream

Financially strong
One of the 200 largest privately-held U.S. companies
$4.8 Billion of annual revenues
10% Revenue dedicated to research & development

Our promise - unique inventions

More than 1. Fabrics 2. Medical Products 3. Performance Solutions Use GORE-TEX INFINIUM Products when comfort and performance take priority.
Safeguarding firefighters from heat stress with GORE-TEX Moisture Barrier and GORE® CROSSTECH® Product Technology.
Combining durable waterproofness with optimal breathability in GORE-TEX SURROUND® Footwear. Protecting soldiers worldwide with GORE-TEX Fabrics. Keeping workers safe with the lightest arc rated GORE-TEX PYRAD® Products.

Healthcare

Improving patient outcomes with stent-graft technology. Advancing medicine with ePTFE cardiovascular and soft tissue repair patches.
Closing holes in the heart with the GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder.
Treating more than 350,000 aortic aneurysm patients with GORE® EXCLUDER® Devices.
Partnering with clinicians, who have implanted more than 55 million of our medical devices.
Improving Life Across Markets and Industries

Responsible Enterprise

At Gore, we believe that the integrity of environmental, health and safety performance aligns with our Gore brand promise of Together, improving life for all Gore Associates, customers and the communities we serve.
We carefully consider the effects of our products and operations on the environment, as well as on the health and well-being of people.
We are committed to using our materials science expertise to create products that improve the quality of life and address sustainability challenges for generations to come.
Our expectation is that the value of our innovations is greater than the environmental and social impact of our products and operations.

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