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W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates is a material science company focused on improving lives through innovation.We unite around our shared promise: Together, improving life — channeling our unique talents and diverse perspectives to solve our customers’ greatest challenges.
- One of the 200 largest privately-held U.S. companies; annual revenues of $4.8 billion.
- Founded by W. L. ”Bill” and Vieve Gore in 1958 in Newark, Delaware. Today our 13,000-plus Associates continue their legacy.
- Three product divisions — Fabrics, Medical Products and Performance Solutions — serve more than 15 diverse industries.
Materials Science Innovation
At the heart of innovation at Gore is our distinct culture and passion for using our materials science expertise and technical capabilities to solve our customers’ most complex challenges.
- More than 3,500 unique inventions, more than 5,600 patents.
- A global enterprise with stable, callable supply chains and support resources: Sales offices worldwide; manufacturing operations in the U.S., Germany, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China and Japan.
Responsible Enterprise
We uphold our deep sense of responsibility to our customers, suppliers and each other through trusted relationships, sound business practices, environmental stewardship and core principles that drive our decision-making.
- A culture of community: Globally recognized as a great place to work.
- Sustainability in action: Offering solutions that positively impact our communities and the planet.
- Committed to science-based carbon goals for reducing operations-related (Scope 1 & 2) emissions: 60% reduction by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2050.
About GORE® Automotive Vents
We offer OEMs and Tier Suppliers energy-efficient, tech-savvy solutions to extend component and vehicle reliability, with a special focus on innovations designed to meet the challenges unique to EV lighting, electronics, sensors, and powertrain/battery applications.
- GORE® Automotive Vents for effective condensation reduction, reliable ingress protection and responsive pressure equalization in sealed electrical/electronic or lighting enclosures.
- GORE® Catalytic Device to reduce electrolyte loss and extend the life of start/stop Enhanced Flooded Batteries.
- GORE® Acoustic Vents for reliable sound quality and contaminant protection in automotive exterior and interior microphones for sound-monitoring or noise-cancellation applications.
- GORE Powertrain Vents for life-of-vehicle ingress protection in harsh operating conditions, at a lower overall system cost.
We’re eager to innovate with you — Please use the contact information or webform on this page to connect with us about your current challenge or new program!