About Gore More than 40 years... $1B+ global sales ... one of '100 Best Companies to Work for in America' for the fifth time... these milestones marked by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., reflect the company's tradition of product innovation and the uniquely creative work environment that drives it. The company began in 1958, when Bill and Vieve Gore set out to explore opportunities for fluorocarbon polymers, especially polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Within the first decade alone, Gore wire and cables landed on the moon, operations began in Scotland and Germany, and a venture partnership took root in Japan. That same passion for innovation and challenge continues today. Gore has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. We take our reputation for product leadership seriously, continually delivering new products and better solutions to the marketplaces of the world. While our products are found in literally hundreds of markets and locales, a sampling of a few of them illustrates their breadth and impact: we've defined new standards for comfort and protection for workwear and activewear; advanced the science of regenerating tissues destroyed by disease or traumatic injuries; developed next-generation materials for printed circuit boards and fiber optics; and pioneered new methods to detect and control environmental pollution. Today, approximately 6,000 associates in 45 locations around the world contribute to efforts like these. Our technology and manufacturing sites are strategically located in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We approach new markets by fostering small local teams that draw on the resources of the Gore enterprise as they develop regional opportunities. About Gore - Profile - Press Mentions - Global Locations Gore Home - About Gore - Products & Divisions - Careers - Find Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Privacy Statement