W.L. Gore & Associates , included in the Fortune Brands, is involved in the production of fluoropolymer products, which is useful in the electronics, medical products and fabrics requiring high performance.
The W.L. Gore & Associates began business in the year 1958 by producing fluorocarbon polymers dealing with polytetrafluoroethylene. It was just a matter of time till the company literally reached the moon. Within 12 years the wires and cables produced by the company had found a place in the projects to the moon. At present the company has made its presence felt in 45 locations of the world. The most important product, which the W.L. Gore & Associates Brand is famous for is the Gore-Tex fabrics.
Corporate Mission of W.L. Gore & Associates
The corporate mission of W.L. Gore & Associates is to create innovative products with the help of teamwork and constant encouragement, to bring in diversity in the organizational human resource and enrich the work culture. It is constant adherence to this culture that has helped the company in achieving the position it has achieved.
Products of W.L. Gore & Associates
W.L. Gore & Associates aims towards providing the best quality products to its customers and the industrial clients. The products include the following:
- Consumer Products, which include GORE-TEX products
- Cables and Cable Assemblies
- Electronic and Electrochemical Materials
- Fabrics and Fibers
- Filtration
- Geochemical Services
- Medical and Health Care products
- Sealants
- Venting
W.L. Gore & Associates is also involved in heavy industries like aerospace, engineering, chemical processing, automotive, energy, environment, computer, medical, military, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and textiles.
