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W. L. Gore & Associates

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W. L. Gore & Associates is a material science company that serves aerospace, land, automation, and energy applications markets. It offers cables and cable assemblies, electronic components, and electrochemical materials, durable fabrics, and fibers. In addition, the company provides implantable medical devices, as well as services for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers.

TypePrivate
Founded1958
HQNewark, DE, USMap
Websitegore.com
Employee Ratings4More
Overall CultureC-More

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Employees (est.) (Jan 2022)8,189
Revenue (FY, 2021)$3.8 B
Cybersecurity ratingCMore
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Key People/Management at W. L. Gore & Associates

Robert W Gore

Robert W Gore

Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Bret Snyder

Bret Snyder

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dilip Sakhpara

Dilip Sakhpara

General Manager - IPD
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W. L. Gore & Associates Office Locations

W. L. Gore & Associates has offices in Newark, Bozeman, Elkton, Flagstaff and in 31 other locations
Newark, DE, US (HQ)
555 Paper Mill Rd
Bozeman, MT, US
​​​​​​​231 East Oak Street
Elkton, MD, US
101 Lewisville Rd
Elkton, MD, US
105 Vieves Way
Elkton, MD, US
1 Lovett Drive, Health & Well-Being Center
Elkton, MD, US
201 Airport Rd
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W. L. Gore & Associates Financials and Metrics

Summary Metrics

Founding Date

1958
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W. L. Gore & Associates Revenue

W. L. Gore & Associates's revenue was reported to be $3.8 b in FY, 2021
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Revenue (FY, 2021)

3.8b
USDY, 2018EFY, 2019FY, 2020FY, 2021

Revenue

3.5b3.7b3.8b3.8b

Revenue growth, %

6%2%
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USDY, 2018

Revenue/Employee

410.7k
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W. L. Gore & Associates Operating Metrics

May, 2021Dec, 2021

Devices Implanted

50 m50 m

Industries Served

1515

Product Categories

1010

Products

166172
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W. L. Gore & Associates Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Carmeda AB
GGR CAPITAL LIMITED
Pipeline Medical Technologies, Inc
W L GORE & ASSOCIATED (PACIFIC) PRIVATE LIMITED
W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES
WL GORE & ASSOCIATES (AUSTRALIA) GAPT PTY LIMITED
W L GORE & ASSOCIATES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES G.K.
W.L.GORE & ASSOCIATES(KOREA) LTD.
W L GORE & ASSOCIATES POLSKA SP Z O O
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W. L. Gore & Associates Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

C

79/100

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W. L. Gore & Associates Online and Social Media Presence

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W. L. Gore & Associates Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C-

    62/100

  • CEO Rating

    D

    60/100

  • Compensation

    F

    41/100

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W. L. Gore & Associates News and Updates

July 01, 2021

See Gore Filtration solutions in person at AISTech

Gore is exhibiting at AISTech, the Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit us at Booth 1641 to learn more about how innovative GORE® LOW DRAG Filter Bags, with their improved airflow and meltshop draft, can help the steel industry meet environmental chall…
June 25, 2021

W. L. Gore & Associates exhibiting virtually at IMS2021

Gore is exhibiting virtually at this year’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS), and you’re invited to visit our virtual booth. We’ll describe how our proven portfolio of durable microwave/RF test assemblies delivers stable and consistent performance for reliable 5G test results.
June 09, 2021

Ballard and Gore team up to advance fuel cell growth

A multi-year fuel cell supply agreement was announced today between Ballard Power Systems and W. L. Gore & Associates. A signing ceremony at the 6th International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress (FCVC 2021) honored the two companies’ prior collaborations and supply partnerships, while commem…
May 06, 2021

Efferent Labs expands development collaboration with Gore

Today, Efferent Labs announces an expanded development collaboration with W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) to explore the utility of Gore’s technology in Efferent’s “Living Informatics” CytoComm™ platform. As part of the effort, Efferent will partner with Gore to leverage the materials scien…
March 30, 2021

Physicians in the U.S. Begin Commercial Use of the GORE® Excluder® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis With Active Control System

Today, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announces the first use of the FDA approved GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprothesis with ACTIVE CONTROL System in cases outside of clinical trials. Cases were successfully performed by Robert Rhee, M.D. with Mahmoud Almadani, M.D., in Brooklyn, N…
March 18, 2021

GORE-SELECT® Membrane Honored by Toyota

W. L. Gore & Associates is pleased to announce that its GORE-SELECT Membrane received Toyota Motor Corporation’s prestigious Project Award in the Technology Section. GORE-SELECT Membrane was selected for its innovative technology, which contributes to the performance and value of the new MIRAI, …
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W. L. Gore & Associates Blogs

January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Qualifications & Samples - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Qualifications & Samples - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 15:58 GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables for Civil Aircraft have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our…
January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Properties & Drawings - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Properties & Drawings - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 13:27 These values demonstrate the optical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables for civil aircraft. Our part numbers are identified …
January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Applications & Connectors - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 12-Fiber - Applications & Connectors - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 13:04 PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS Each version of GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables offers the right amount of ruggedness to maximize protection and …
January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Qualifications & Samples - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Qualifications & Samples - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 12:18 GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) for Civil Aircraft have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards…
January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Properties & Drawings - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Properties & Drawings - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:24 These values demonstrate the optical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) for civil aircraft. We invite you to downlo…
January 14, 2022

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Applications & Connectors - US

Cables - Aerospace - Fiber Optic Cables - 900 Micron - Applications & Connectors - US kemoore@wlgore.com Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:52 PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS With an ideal blend of slender, light size and robust construction, GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) relia…
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 W. L. Gore & Associates Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was W. L. Gore & Associates founded?

    W. L. Gore & Associates was founded in 1958.

  • Who are W. L. Gore & Associates key executives?

    W. L. Gore & Associates's key executives are Robert W Gore, Bret Snyder and Dilip Sakhpara.

  • How many employees does W. L. Gore & Associates have?

    W. L. Gore & Associates has 8,189 employees.

  • What is W. L. Gore & Associates revenue?

    Latest W. L. Gore & Associates annual revenue is $3.8 b.

  • What is W. L. Gore & Associates revenue per employee?

    Latest W. L. Gore & Associates revenue per employee is $464 k.

  • Who are W. L. Gore & Associates competitors?

    Competitors of W. L. Gore & Associates include Carl Zeiss Meditec, Natus Medical and ReWalk Robotics.

  • Where is W. L. Gore & Associates headquarters?

    W. L. Gore & Associates headquarters is located at 555 Paper Mill Rd, Newark.

  • Where are W. L. Gore & Associates offices?

    W. L. Gore & Associates has offices in Newark, Bozeman, Elkton, Flagstaff and in 31 other locations.

  • How many offices does W. L. Gore & Associates have?

    W. L. Gore & Associates has 63 offices.