W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. - overview
Established
1958
Location
Newark, DE, US
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in materials science, manufacturing high-performance polymer solutions for various industries, including clean energy, automotive, and medical devices.
Founded in 1958 in Newark, US, W. L. Gore & Associates focuses on advanced materials technology. The company was established by Nicholas Powers and has maintained its independence without any known parent or subsidiary relationships.
The current leadership includes Alicia Perine, Bret Snyder, Jason Field, and Peter Georgiev, who guide the company in its innovative pursuits. W. L. Gore & Associates specializes in materials science and product innovation, with a primary focus on high-performance polymer solutions.
Their flagship product, the GORE-SELECT® Membrane, is designed for applications in clean energy, automotive components, and advanced medical devices. This versatile polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), addresses energy efficiency, safety, and durability needs. Additionally, the company offers GORE-TEX® Fabrics for the outdoor apparel industry and medical devices for the biopharmaceutical sector, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, life sciences, and electronics across North America, Europe, and Asia. W.
L. Gore & Associates operates on a B2B model, providing innovative products directly to various industries and clients, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and specialized retailers. Transactions often involve long-term partnerships and supply agreements, where clients procure products like GORE-TEX® Fabrics and GORE-SELECT® Membranes through bulk orders tailored to production needs. These agreements typically feature pricing plans reflecting the volume and specificity of the orders.
Additionally, Gore’s medical division supplies implantable devices and filtration solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers, diversifying its revenue streams.
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Aerospace, Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Distributors, Advanced Materials, Fiber Optics
Website
www.gore.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Adam Spence Vascular Technologies | - |
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