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  • null     2013-05-01
    MAY 1, 2013 // At the CTIA 2013™ Mobile Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 21-23, in Booth 4234, W. L. Gore & Associates will be debuting its latest venting and cabinet cooling products that enable the telecommunications industry to remain connected and protected.
  • Gore Joins Vascular and Endovascular Physicians in Honoring 2013 Pioneers in Performance Winners for Latin America     2013-04-29
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the launch of the Pioneers in Performance for Latin America awards program with the 2013 winners.
  • GORE® Automotive Vents Protect Powertrain Components from Harsh Environments     2013-04-22
    W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE® Automotive Vents to include the new Series: AVS 41 (P/N VE2048) venting solution, which is engineered specifically for powertrain components...
  • Gore introduces new acoustic adhesive vent with enhanced performance for protecting portable electronic devices     2013-04-16
    The new GAW113 acoustic vent from W. L. Gore & Associates’ Portable Electronic Vents group is designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings in portable electronic devices where reliable performance is essential.
  • Nominees Announced for 2013-2014 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Europe; Online Voting Opens at PioneersInPerformance.com     2013-04-06
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the nominees and opening of voting for the 2013-2014 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Europe. Each year, a distinguished group of Europe-based physicians are honored with the Pioneers in Performance Awards sponsored by Gore.
  • Gore Launches Lower Profile GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis Contralateral Leg Components in US and Europe     2013-03-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has announced the US and European launch of lower profile contralateral leg components for the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
  • Gore Tops "Best Companies" List for Tenth Year     2013-03-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd, which employs approximately 500 people at its UK plants in Livingston and Dundee, has been named the best company to work for in Scotland for the tenth year in a row.
  • New Gore Website Provides Quick Access to Venting Solutions for Automotive Components     2013-02-22
    In response to requests from automotive engineers and customer feedback, W. L. Gore & Associates’ automotive venting team has launched a new website that provides easy access to product information and performance data...
  • Gore® Protective Vents Improve Reliability of Purewave Constellation™ Base Stations     2013-02-04
    PureWave Networks announced the latest addition to its portfolio of base stations – the PureWave Constellation™. This family of advanced LTE small-cell base stations delivers unmatched capacity in densely populated areas by providing high capacity wireless data service to as many as 256 simultaneous users. GORE® Protective Vents help the PureWave Constellation™ base stations perform reliably in fluctuating operating environments.
  • Gore Wins Patent Dispute for SMT Conductive Gaskets     2013-01-23
    The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has dismissed the validity challenge by Joinset Co. to Gore patent number KR 0680015, directed to a method of installing an EMI gasket on a ground trace.
  • Improved GORE® DrySeal Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating Launches in Europe     2013-01-23
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today introduced GORE® DrySeal Sheath with hydrophilic coating in Europe. The new GORE DrySeal Sheath allows for easier insertion into and removal from blood vessels during endovascular repair procedures. The device is designed to increase sheath lubricity with an advantage of minimizing particulation of the hydrophilic coating.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Named a Top U.S. Workplace in 2013     2013-01-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates—a company known for its innovative products and culture—has once again earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. The company is ranked No. 21. This marks Gore’s 16th consecutive appearance on the list, making it one of a select few workplaces to appear in every edition of the rankings.
  • Massif in Partnership with GORE® Military Fabrics Introduces Revolutionary New Massif® Battleshield™ and Battleshield X™ Flame Resistant Fabrics     2013-01-15
    Massif, in partnership with the Military Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates, announces the commercial introduction of Massif® Battleshield™ and Massif Battleshield X™ fabrics, two revolutionary new nylon-faced, flame resistant, water resistant laminates for the military and tactical markets.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for New GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis Components     2013-01-14
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received FDA approval for the new large diameter 35 mm trunk-ipsilateral leg and 36 mm aortic extender components, as well as the lower profile 31 mm diameter trunk-ipsilateral leg and 32 mm aortic extender components of the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis. The new components provide physicians with a proven and durable endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
  • GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Technology Now Available     2013-01-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has announced that its most advanced comfort technology is now available in tactical military and law enforcement footwear.
  • Improved GORE® DrySeal Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating Allows for Smooth and Minimally Invasive Endovascular Repair     2012-12-18
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today introduced GORE® DrySeal Sheath with hydrophilic coating, allowing for easier insertion and removal to and from blood vessels during endovascular repair procedures. The device is designed to increase sheath lubricity with an advantage of minimizing particulation of the hydrophilic coating.
  • New GORE® Protective Vent Improves Reliability of Small Electronic Displays     2012-12-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of adhesive vents with a new product specifically engineered for small enclosures, such as displays for electric bikes, mobility aids, and heavy duty equipment. With the smallest footprint in the GORE® Protective Vent line, the VE80205 vent improves the integrity, reliability and safety of electronic components in harsh weather by equalizing pressure and reducing condensation.
  • Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Principal Investigators Respond to Recent RESPECT Clinical Trial and PC Trial Results     2012-11-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today released the following statement from the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Principal Investigators on behalf of the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Steering Committee in response to the recent RESPECT Clinical Trial and PC Clinical Trial results presentation.
  • Gore Recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®     2012-11-14
    W. L. Gore & Associates announced today that it has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The ranking is the world’s largest annual study of workplace excellence and identifies the top 25 best multinational companies in terms of workplace culture. Gore earned the No. 8 spot on the list.
  • Gore Reacts to RESPECT Trial Results     2012-10-26
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today responded to initial results reported in St. Jude Medical, Inc.’s RESPECT clinical trial. The RESPECT study investigated whether transcatheter closure of PFO using St Jude’s AMPLATZER® PFO Occluder device is safe and effective compared to best medical therapy in the prevention of recurrent cryptogenic stroke.
  • FDA Approves GORE® Septal Occluder for Use in Gore REDUCE Clinical Study     2012-10-22
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the FDA has approved the use of the new GORE® Septal Occluder for inclusion in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study. Gore is introducing this latest technology in its Gore REDUCE Clinical Study for prevention of recurrent stroke in patent foramen ovale (PFO) patients.
  • First Patient Enrolled in GORE® Septal Occluder Clinical Study for Atrial Septal Defect     2012-10-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first patient enrolled in the GORE® Septal Occluder Clinical Study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the new GORE Septal Occluder in the treatment of percutaneous, trancatheter closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defect (ASD).
  • GORE® Protective Vent Ensures Reliability of CerberLink™ Satellite Messaging Device     2012-07-31
    BriarTek integrated a GORE® Protective Vent into design of the CerberLink™ satellite messaging device.
  • Gore Receives CE Mark for New GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis Sizing Options     2012-07-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received CE mark for the 23 mm and 27 mm diameter sizes of the contralateral leg component of the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • GORE® Hybrid Vascular Graft Honored as Gold Winner in the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards     2012-07-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the GORE® Hybrid Vascular Graft was awarded Gold Winner in the Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products category of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition.
  • Under Water: Gore Demonstrates Portable Electronics Protection Capabilities in Two New Videos     2012-06-27
    In two new videos recorded at CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 in New Orleans in May, Chuck Seipel, Gore's Product Specialist for the company's Portable Electronic Vents (PEV) Business Unit, describes and demonstrates Gore's expanded range of vents that protect sensitive electronics from water, dust and dirt while maintaining the integrity of sound transmission.
  • Gore's Rain Room Demonstrations at the CTIA® Wireless 2012 Make a Big Splash     2012-06-12
    Inspired by the motto "Keeping your equipment connected and protected", Gore showcased novel solutions that protect handsets and telecommunication infrastructure components from the ingress of liquids, particles, contaminants and EMI. View the "Buzz Zone" interview and rain room demonstrations.
  • Gore Participates in FDA Circulatory System Devices Advisory Panel Meeting     2012-06-07
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced participation details for the May 24 FDA Circulatory System Devices Advisory Panel Meeting, where worldwide data was reviewed for the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder, indicated for closure of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD).
  • SVS and Gore Support Increasing Numbers of Women in Vascular Surgery     2012-05-25
    The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced an initiative that recognizes the contributions of female vascular surgeons and aims to advance the number of women entering the profession.
  • Filming Underway for The GORE-TEX® Scottish National Trail     2012-05-23
    Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, UK (April 12, 2012)—Outdoor Writer and Broadcaster Cameron McNeish last week started filming a 2-part television documentary covering a newly created walking route running throughout the length of Scotland.
  • Gore Licenses E-SONG for SMT Conductive Gaskets in Korea and Japan     2012-05-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Gore) announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with E-SONG, a Korean company, for the production and sale of conductive gasket assemblies that are applied using SMT processes.
  • New Protocols Improve Consistency in Materials Testing for Portable Electronics     2012-04-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates has developed new testing protocols that improve reliability of acoustic vents used for water and particulate protection in portable electronic devices. These new protocols more effectively match the environmental conditions to which the venting materials are exposed, which results in consistent testing results.
  • New Gore Business Unit Offers Environmental Protection for Portable Electronic Devices     2012-04-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has stepped up its efforts to help OEM customers maintain sound quality and protect sensitive electronics in cell phones, laptop/tablet PCs, two-way radios and other handheld and portable electronic devices by creating a new business unit. GORE® Portable Electronic Vents will concentrate on providing solutions to protect devices from water, dust and dirt ingress while maintaining the integrity of sound transmission.
  • Gore’s Next Generation Screw-in Vents Improve Small-Cell Equipment Performance     2012-04-23
    At CTIA 2012, W. L. Gore & Associates will showcase the next generation of its screw-in GORE® Protective Vents. The rugged, single-body construction of this vent increases protection against mechanical stress in harsh environments often encountered by telecommunication equipment. For additional reliability, all of these vents are now online quality-tested and laser-marked with unique identification numbers to enable individual product tracking.
  • Gore Debuts Innovative Solutions at CTIA that Improve Equipment Reliability and Performance     2012-04-16
    To improve reliability and performance in telecommunication equipment, W. L. Gore & Associates has advanced its portfolio of products and services that enable the industry to remain connected and protected. In addition to introducing its new business unit that focuses on mobile devices, Gore is displaying new venting products, cooling filters, and testing methods to enable manufacturers and suppliers of wireless headsets, small cell devices, base stations and other telecommunication infrastructure to improve product performance for their customers.
  • Gore Joins Vascular and Endovascular Leaders in Honoring 2012 Pioneers in Performance in Europe     2012-04-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) joined with leaders across the vascular and endovascular community in honoring four European physicians as Pioneers in Performance. The biennial award acknowledges exceptional work in the field of vascular and endovascular therapy, including aortic and lower-limb bypass and dialysis access surgery.
  • Gore Launches New Website for Technical Protective Fabrics     2012-04-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has launched a new website at www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com to provide a comprehensive resource for Gore’s latest products and technologies and to improve the visitor’s online experience.
  • First Australian Patients Enrolled in Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment     2012-03-28
    Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first Australian patients enrolled in the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT).
  • Gore Climbs UK "Best Company to Work For" List     2012-03-05
    Livingston-based W. L. Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of the world famous GORE-TEX® fabric, has been named the best company to work for in Scotland for the ninth year in a row.
  • Exceptional Lone-Worker Phone Delivers Superior Performance in Most Extreme Conditions     2012-02-21
    Sonim Technologies has developed the ultimate rugged phone to increase safety for workers alone in the most extreme environments.
  • Gore Enhances Product Performance in Next Generation of Screw-in Vents     2012-02-06
    W. L. Gore & Associates introduces the next generation of its screw-in GORE® Protective Vents for lighting, solar and telecommunication infrastructure applications, with a more rugged, single-body construction that increases protection against mechanical stress.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Named a Top U.S. Workplace in 2012     2012-01-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates is among just five workplaces to appear on every list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" since the rankings debuted three decades ago. The global technology company, which continues to expand its workforce, earned the No. 38 spot on the 2012 list, now available on fortune.com.
  • New GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis Sizing Options Available     2011-11-29
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received FDA approval for the 23 mm and 27 mm diameter sizes of the contralateral leg component of the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Nominees Announced for U.S. 2011-2012 Pioneers in Performance Awards     2011-11-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the nominees and opening of voting for the 2011-2012 Pioneers in Performance Awards for the United States.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2011-11-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).
  • Royal Sussex County Hospital First in the UK to Enroll a Patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study for the Indication of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure     2011-11-01
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, is the first medical center in the UK to enroll a patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study. The study is an FDA approved prospective, randomized, multi-center, international trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the GORE® HELEX® Septal Occluder for PFO closure in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke or imaging-confirmed transient ischemic attack (TIA).
  • GORE® Portable Electronic Vents to Present at the International Wireless Consortium     2011-10-21
    GORE® Portable Electronic Vents has been invited by the International Wireless Consortium to make a presentation to their upcoming conference, Smartphone/Tablet Design for Field Return Prevention--The $6+ Billion Challenge. The conference, held in London from October 26 to 28, will address various topics about improving the durability and reliability of cell phones, smartphones and tablets. Gore's presentation, entitled The Case to Prevent Water Damage, will describe both the technology and rationale for making devices waterproof.
  • Gore Acquires Intellectual Property of NMT Medical, Inc.     2011-10-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the company has purchased the assets and intellectual property of NMT Medical, Inc., including the data related to CLOSURE I, a prospective, multi-center, randomized controlled trial of PFO closure with the STARFLEX® Device (NMT Medical, Inc) versus best medical therapy for the prevention of recurrent stroke and /or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patients with cryptogenic stroke / TIA and PFO.
  • Gore Showcases New Endovascular Repair Simulation Technology at VIVA     2011-10-18
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today unveiled the latest in medical simulation technology at the Vascular Interventional Advances 2011 (VIVA) Conference in Las Vegas. This game-changing simulation technology—PROcedure Rehearsal Studio, developed in partnership with Simbionix—showcases the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis featuring C3 Delivery System. The innovative software allows endovascular specialists to create a patient specific 3D anatomical model based on a patient’s CT for the purpose of simulating, analyzing and evaluating for preoperative endovascular treatment options.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Introduces GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant Technology     2011-10-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announces the commercial introduction of GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant technology, a new laminate technology that offers an optimal combination of thermal / flashover burn protection, environmental protection, and comfort. GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant is a durably bonded laminate solution that allows manufacturers to integrate Flame Retardant (FR) performance into protective outerwear where traditional (non-FR) textiles, such as nylon and polyester, are used.
  • Gore Expands Its PharmBIO Business     2011-07-20
    As part of a strategic business expansion plan, Gore PharmBIO Products is combining its portfolio of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products with other products for life science applications. This integration and expansion will help focus the business through unifying sales, operations, quality and technical support processes.
  • Gore® Cartridge Filters Offer New Levels of Filtration Performance at SEMICON West 2011     2011-07-08
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be exhibiting its family of cartridge filters that dramatically improve process performance and reduce the total cost of filtration for ultrapure water, de-ionized water and high-purity bulk chemicals used in the manufacture of semiconductors, silicon wafers and other microelectronics manufacturing processes. These advanced cartridges will be featured in Booth 1331 at SEMICON West 2011, July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
  • New Gore White Paper Explains the Impact of Materials on Microwave Cable Performance     2011-06-23
    A new white paper from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., presents important factors to consider when selecting microwave/RF cable assemblies to ensure reliable performance in today’s challenging conditions.
  • Gore Selects Richardson RFPD as Global Distributor of New Rugged 18 GHz Test Assemblies Used for High Throughput RF Test Applications     2011-06-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has selected Richardson RFPD as its global distributor for its new 18 GHz GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies.
  • Gore Adds Rugged Assembly to Reduce Cost of High Throughput RF Test Applications     2011-06-06
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has added a rugged 18 GHz cable assembly to its GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies line.
  • Gore Awards $25,000 to Modern Explorers Through the GORE-TEX® Brand Shipton-Tilman Grant Program     2011-04-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric for comfort and protection, is once again proud to support global exploration by awarding grants totaling $25,000. The annual program was established by Gore in 1990 as a tribute to the spirit of adventure embodied by legendary explorers Eric Shipton (b. 1907) and Bill Tilman (b. 1897).
  • First Patient Enrolled in Gore Early TIPS for Ascites Study at Indiana University Hospital     2011-04-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first patient enrolled in the Gore Early TIPS for Ascites Study.
  • Gore Reports First Patients Treated in Australia using GORE® C3 Delivery System     2011-04-20
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) reported the first clinical uses in Australia of the GORE C3 Delivery System to deploy the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Nominees Announced for 2011 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Europe; Online Voting Opens     2011-04-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the nominees and opening of voting for the 2011 Pioneers in Performance Awards for Europe. Each year, a distinguished group of Europe-based physicians are honored with the Pioneers in Performance Awards sponsored by Gore.
  • Gore Debuts Next Generation Packaging Vents at Interpack 2011, Ensuring Safer More Sustainable Packaging     2011-03-28
    Building upon a fifteen year history of engineering genuine Gore ePTFE membrane venting solutions for industrial, consumer and agricultural products, Gore launches the next generation of GORE® Packaging Vents, ensuring safer more sustainable packaging through exceptional membrane performance and unmatched engineering expertise. Three new GORE® Packaging Vents will debut at Interpack 2011, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
  • Gore Reports First Patient Treated in the U.S. using GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on a Lower Profile Delivery System     2011-03-21
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first clinical use in the US of the GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on a lower profile delivery system.
  • Gore Receives CE Mark for GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft for Hemodialysis Access     2011-02-22
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft for hemodialysis access has received CE Mark.
  • Gore Announces FDA Approval of Next Evolution of GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2011-02-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has received FDA approval for the GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on a lower profile delivery system.
  • Vasque Mindbender GTX Wins Outside China "Gear of the Year" Award     2011-02-07
    Vasque footwear is pleased to announce that Outside China magazine has selected their Mindbender GTX for the 2011 "Gear of the Year" award in the Trail Running category, because of their stability, fit and innovative GORE-TEX® bootie design.
  • Gore Expands Development with Engineered PTFE Cables for Industrial, Aerospace and Semiconductor Markets     2011-01-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues to enhance its engineered PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) technology for use in flat and round cables, making them the premier choice for demanding, extreme environments such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial applications.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Continues Its Tradition as One of Nation's Best Workplaces     2011-01-20
    With its unique, non-hierarchical, team-based culture, global manufacturing company W. L. Gore & Associates has once again earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. The company is ranked No. 31. This marks Gore's 14th consecutive appearance on the list, making it one of a select few workplaces to appear in every edition of the rankings.
  • Gore Announces European Availability of Next Evolution of GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2011-01-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the European availability of the GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis on a lower profile delivery system.
  • Gore Reports First Patient Treated Using GORE® C3 Delivery System for GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis     2011-01-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first clinical uses of the GORE® C3 Delivery System to deploy the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Innovative GORE® C3 Delivery System for GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis     2011-01-04
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the GORE® C3 Delivery System to deploy the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Clinical Investigators Address Confusion Over Study of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in Stroke Patients     2010-12-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today released the following statement from the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Principal Investigators on behalf of the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study Steering Committee in response to the recent CLOSURE I results presentation. The Gore REDUCE Clinical Study is a prospective, randomized, multi-center, multi-national trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the GORE® HELEX Septal Occluder for PFO closure in patients with history of cryptogenic stroke or imaging-confirmed Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The unique study includes up to fifty investigational sites in the US and Europe. More information can be found at www.clinical.goremedical.com/REDUCE.
  • Gore Joins Vascular and Endovascular Leaders in Honoring 2010 Pioneers in Performance     2010-11-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) joined with leaders from across the vascular and endovascular community to honor a distinguished group of eight physicians receiving the 2010 Pioneers in Performance Awards—an annual recognition for physicians demonstrating an unrelenting dedication to advancing endovascular therapy and minimally invasive treatment options for patients worldwide. Those awarded have demonstrated through their work a strong and ongoing commitment to improving both clinical and patient performance through active collaboration.
  • Gore Sponsors EVEResT Endovascular Research Simulation Symposium     2010-11-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is sponsoring the EVEResT (European Virtual Reality Endovascular Research Team) Lunch Symposium taking place on Friday, November 19 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the VEITHsymposium in the Gramercy A room, second floor. The symposium will detail the evidence for simulation in medical training and in other fields. Companies will demonstrate how new simulation technologies are designed to enhance performance in endovascular procedures.
  • Gore Announces Availability of GORE® 3D Imaging System     2010-11-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the introduction of the GORE® 3D Imaging System, a new internet cloud-based 3D advanced visualization and decision support system that will change the paradigm of pre-case planning. The revolutionary new system, which is on exhibit at the VEITHsymposium (37th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues), reflects Gore's ongoing commitment to supporting physicians in making informed treatment decisions.
  • Partnership Will Deliver Innovative Running Shoes with Superior Comfort and Protection for the Fall 2011 Season     2010-11-17
    Recognizing the continuing trend of runners seeking enhanced comfort and protection in their footwear, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., inventor of high performance fabric technology, has joined forces with leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. (brooksrunning.com) to create a range of new running shoes engineered with the GORE-TEX® brand for Fall 2011.
  • Gore Reaffirms Commitment to Stroke Study, Launches Online Resource     2010-11-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today joined the US principal investigators for the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study in reaffirming their commitment to the study of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in stroke patients using the GORE® HELEX Septal Occluder. The statement of commitment comes on the heels of results made public today in the CLOSURE I trial announced at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2010. In addition, Gore announced the launch of http://www.clinical.goremedical.com/REDUCE, a website intended as a resource for patients, families and physicians looking for more information about the Gore REDUCE clinical study. By launching this site Gore hopes to spur patient enrollment in the GORE REDUCE clinical study by providing support for both the patient and physician community working to address PFO.
  • Voting Opens for Pioneers in Performance Award Honoring Collaboration to Advance Vascular and Endovascular Therapy and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Patients Worldwide     2010-10-19
    At the Vascular Interventional Advances Conference, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the opening of voting for the 2010 Pioneers in Performance Awards.
  • New Study Data Shows Advantages of GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts Compared with Standard ePTFE Grafts at One Year     2010-10-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) shares data from the Scandinavian study designed to compare one year patency rates of the GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft with standard ePTFE grafts (GORE-TEX® Stretch Vascular Graft). Investigators presented their findings at the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Annual Meeting, where they reported statistically significant advantages in primary and secondary one year patencies in GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft patients.
  • CROSSTECH® Footwear Fabric Now Available for Dual-Certified Footwear     2010-09-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has improved its CROSSTECH® footwear fabric so that it enables boots to meet both NFPA 1971, 2005 edition, and NFPA 1992, 2007 edition certifications. Currently the only footwear fabric on the market that facilitates this dual certification, CROSSTECH® footwear fabric provides superior comfort because of its high breathability. Together with its outstanding protection against liquids and the common chemicals specified in NFPA 1971, it also protects against the more aggressive chemicals required for NFPA 1992 certification, such as 98 percent sulphuric acid. This fabric allows footwear manufacturers to use various materials including leather in their boot designs, which results in a lighter, better fit.
  • Post-market Approval Study of GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for Lower Limb Vascular Disease Completes Patient Enrollment     2010-09-23
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) reported the complete enrollment in a post-market approval study designed to better characterize the performance of the GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in treating peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the superficial femoral artery (SFA). The 11 participating sites enrolled a total of 120 patients in the Gore VIPER (GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for SuPERficial Femoral Artery Endoluminal Bypass) Study since initiation.
  • First European Patients Treated for Peripheral Artery Disease Using Longest Length GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2010-09-23
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the treatment of the first European patients with the new 25 cm GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface, the longest length stent-graft available in Europe. Piotr Kasprzak, from the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Klinikum der Universität in Regensburg, Germany, and Thomas Zeller, MD, from the Department of Angiology at the Herz-Zentrum in Bad Krozingen, Germany successfully treated patients using the Gore device.
  • Elixir® Strings Announces Winners of Ultimate Rig Promotion     2010-09-21
    Elixir Strings, Ultimate Ears, Bad Cat, BOSS and Premier Guitar magazine are pleased to announce that Ben Cortez of Thibodaux, LA is the lucky guitar enthusiast who has won a professional-grade rig through the companies' "Ultimate Rig Promotion." The in-pack sweepstakes, in which Cortez participated, involved specially marked packages of Elixir Strings.
  • Gore Launches Innovative Delivery System for GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis in Europe     2010-09-15
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the first clinical uses of the GORE® C3 Delivery System to deploy the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis as a minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • "Team GORE-TEX®" Adventure Racing Team Wins Mixed Masters Division at the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run     2010-09-14
    W.L. Gore & Associates announces Team GORE-TEX® Adventure Racing Team's win in the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies™ Run Mixed Masters Division.
  • 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run Provides 117 Miles of Riveting Competition; Max King and Andy Martin Take Top Honors     2010-09-09
    After six days, 117 miles and more than 25,000 feet of climbing, the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run came to a finish on Friday, August 27, in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
  • GORE® OPTIFADE® Concealment Supports U.S. Military Hunters     2010-09-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, today announced new initiatives to support United States military personnel who are dedicated hunters, including a partnership with the non-profit organization Freedom Hunters, a nationwide "Hunt with Heroes" contest and the OPTIFADE Basic Training event at Fort Campbell Kentucky.
  • Elixir® Strings Pro Pack Provides More Bang for the Buck     2010-09-08
    The Pro Pack from Elixir Strings was created for discerning players who use a high volume of strings. A great way for players and their families to get a jump start on the holiday gift-giving season, the Pro Pack will be available at local Elixir Strings dealers in early October.
  • First Patient Implanted in Investigational Study for Self Sealing GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular Graft     2010-08-12
    . L. Gore & Associates (Gore) reported that the first patient, in an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study evaluating the self sealing GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular Graft in patients on hemodialysis, has been surgically implanted with the device. The successful surgical procedure was performed on July 29, 2010 at Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, South Carolina. Less than 24 hours after the device was implanted it was successfully cannulated or punctured for initial hemodialysis access.
  • Wellco Selects GORE-TEX® Fabric for New Guardian GTX Footwear Series     2010-08-05
  • Doctors in New South Wales and Victoria Become First in Australia to Treat Patients with Aortic Aneurysms Using GORE® DrySeal Sheath     2010-08-03
    W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the first clinical cases in Australia involving the revolutionary GORE® DrySeal Sheath. The sheath aids in minimally invasive treatment of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) utilizing the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) utilizing the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis.
  • Gore Develops New GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment Pattern for Hunting Whitetail Deer     2010-07-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, and Sitka Gear today announced that Sitka Gear with GORE® OPTIFADE™ Forest pattern is now available at select retailers throughout the country.
  • Gore Announces Strategic Partnership with A. E. Petsche     2010-07-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has entered into a strategic partnership with A. E. Petsche Company to distribute GORE® FireWire® cable products for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 Lightning program, the Department of Defense’s next-generation strike aircraft system for the Navy, Air Force, and Marines. A. E. Petsche will manage the requirements of all program partners to ensure optimum stocking levels and timely distribution.
  • Gore Delivers New, Lighter-Weight RG Coaxial Cable     2010-07-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has announced a new, smaller GORE® RG Coaxial Cable for aircraft communication and navigation systems that provides significant weight savings without compromising performance.
  • GORE® Cartridge Filters Are Redefining Filtration Performance at SEMICON West 2010 in Booth 2220     2010-07-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) is featuring new cartridge filters that can dramatically improve process performance and reduce the total cost of filtration for ultrapure water (UPW) and de-ionized (DI) water used in the manufacture of semiconductors and silicon wafers as well as for high-purity bulk chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication and other microelectronics manufacturing processes at SEMICON West 2010, July 13-15, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, in Booth 2220.
  • Gore Provides Update on Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Stroke Study     2010-07-08
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today provided an update on the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study*, a prospective, randomized, multi-center, multi-national trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure in patients with history of cryptogenic stroke or imaging-confirmed Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The unique study, which includes up to fifty investigational sites in the U.S., Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, is on track to meet its estimated completion in 2015.
  • Gore Receives CE Mark for Longer Length GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2010-07-01
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for the 25 cm GORE®VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface. The new 25 cm GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface is the longest length stent-graft available, designed to cover more of the lesion in the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) potentially reducing the need for multiple devices.
  • Gore Demonstrates Efficient Cartridge Filters to Improve Performance and Reduce Total Cost of Ultrapure and DI Water Filtration for Semiconductor and Microelectronics Manufacturing     2010-06-29
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) is offering a new family of highly efficient cartridge filters that improve water quality and reduce total cost of filtration for ultrapure water (UPW) and de-ionized (DI) water used in the manufacture of semiconductors and silicon wafers.
  • Gore Vent Technology Keeps Lights Shining at Shanghai World Expo     2010-06-28
    The Shanghai World Expo kicked-off last month in China. The expo showcases elaborate pavilions and exhibits from nearly 200 participating countries. Gore worked with two of China’s top outdoor lighting manufacturers to provide venting solutions for the World Expo. Although not visible to spectators, GORE® Protective Vents can be found inside lighting structures at the expo, where they provide critical protection from water, dirt, dust and other particles. The vents also allow gases to flow in and out of the lights, thus maintaining pressure equalization.
  • Elixir® Strings Features Complete Cable Line at Summer NAMM 2010     2010-06-18
    Elixir Strings will be featuring its Elixir® Cables, including the recently released patch cable, at this year's Summer NAMM show (Booth 728). With the addition of the patch cable, players can experience the true voice of their guitar through their entire signal chain from guitar through the pedal board to the amp.
  • Elixir® Strings Lends a Helping Hand to Nashville Musicians Association for Flood Recovery Efforts     2010-06-14
    Elixir Strings announces that it is joining the Nashville Musicians Association (NMA) in the ongoing Nashville flood relief efforts. Like many of its peers at this year's Summer NAMM show, Elixir Strings (Booth 728) is doing its part to help restore the Nashville music scene after the recent flood, believed to have caused nearly $1 billion in damage throughout the city.
  • Gore Launches New Cloud-Based 3-D Case Planning System     2010-06-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the launch of a new internet cloud-based 3-D advanced visualization and decision support system to aid physicians in case planning at the Society for Vascular Surgery's 2010 Vascular Annual Meeting being held in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Asks Summer NAMM 2010 Attendees to Rise to the ELIXIR® Cables Comparison Challenge     2010-06-07
    Hundreds of people answered the call at Winter NAMM, and now Elixir Strings is inviting all Summer NAMM 2010 attendees to stop by Booth 728 to take the Elixir Cables Comparison Challenge. Retail employees who are able to hear the difference between an Elixir Cables setup and an industry standard counterpart receives a patch cable courtesy of Elixir Strings.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for 45 mm GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2010-06-07
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a 45 mm diameter version of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for treatment of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta. The larger diameter device allows treatment of TAAs with proximal and distal neck diameters ranging from 37–42 mm and is now available for commercial use in the U.S.
  • Gore Study Evaluates Measurement Uncertainty in Vector Network Analyzers and Time Domain Reflectometers     2010-05-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has announced results of a study in which they compared the measurement uncertainty between vector network analyzers (VNA) and time domain reflectometers (TDR). While both instruments are able to analyze time or frequency domain data to accelerate product development cycles, Gore designed an experiment in which to determine if both instruments possess similar levels of measurement precision.
  • Gore Reports First Patient Case Using GORE® DrySeal Sheath to Aid Minimally Invasive Treatment of Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms     2010-05-11
    W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the first patient case involving the revolutionary GORE® DrySeal Sheath. The sheath aids in minimally invasive treatment for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) with the GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) with the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis.
  • Gore Awards $20,000 to a Diverse Group of Explorers Through the GORE-TEX® Brand Shipton-Tilman Grant Program     2010-05-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric, a brand that helps outdoor enthusiasts “Experience More” as they follow their outdoor passion, is once again proud to support global exploration by awarding grants totaling $20,000 through the GORE-TEX® Brand Shipton-Tilman Grant program. The annual program was established by Gore in 1990 as a tribute to the spirit of adventure embodied by legendary explorers Eric Shipton (b. 1907) and Bill Tilman (b. 1897). Now in its 20th year, the program provides funds to be divided among expeditions that are most in harmony with Shipton and Tilman's philosophies.
  • Best in Show: ELIXIR® Strings Wins Prestigious MIPA Award     2010-04-28
    The international music industry has spoken, and has designated Elixir Strings as a MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Association) Award recipient.
  • Gore Receives CE Mark Approval for Removable GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis     2010-04-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has received European CE Mark approval for an expanded indication of the GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis that allows removal of the device up to 12 months after implantation for the treatment of benign or malignant biliary strictures.
  • Gore Expands Product Line with New CROSSTECH® Black Moisture Barrier     2010-04-27
    At the 2010 FDIC show, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., introduced a new member of its family of CROSSTECH® moisture barriers. Combining its extensive expertise in moisture barrier technology with its latest developments of durable, breathable fabrics for use in military protective clothing, Gore has engineered a new two-layer CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier that maintains the same high level of breathability as the original CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, with the specific benefit of more durable NFPA 1851 performance as demonstrated in recent field trials. This new barrier includes a warranty covering labor and materials for repairs of normal wear and tear through three years or the first complete liner inspection done in accord with the NFPA 1851 standard (up to 3.5 years from the date of manufacture).
  • Gore Supports Fire Industry with New Warranties     2010-04-27
    At the 2010 FDIC show, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announced the addition of a five-year warranty for its CROSSTECH® 3-layer moisture barrier and a three-plus year warranty for its new CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier. To support departments that are trying to comply with NFPA 1851’s requirements, Gore added these warranties, which include labor and materials for repairs caused by normal wear and tear.
  • Gore Recognizes Physicians as "Pioneers in Performance" for Exceptional Work in the Field of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy     2010-04-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced it has honored eight physicians from around the world as "Pioneers in Performance" for their exceptional work in the field of vascular and endovascular therapy, including aortic and lower-limb bypass and dialysis access surgery.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Travel the World with Blackbird Guitars     2010-04-06
    Blackbird Guitars, creators of unique carbon fiber acoustic guitars, has teamed up with Elixir Strings to outfit the latest version of the company's Super OM guitar. Designed for players seeking robust guitars that can be used in a variety of settings ranging from typical indoor stage concerts to performances on the docks of Antarctica, Blackbird Guitars have traveled the world over.
  • Outside Magazine Names W. L. Gore & Associates as One of America's Best Places to Work in 2010     2010-04-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates, maker of GORE-TEX fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today was named to Outside magazine’s third annual “Best Places to Work” list. Gore was ranked No. 16 out of 50 selected companies. The full list and related story will be published in the May issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands April 13, 2010.
  • New Z-Panel Filter at PowerGen Europe 2010     2010-04-01
    The new GORE® Z-panel filter provides E12 (formerly H12) efficiency and adds to Gore’s existing range of membrane based filter panels and cartridges. The waterproof filters provide high efficiency, submicron air filtration and prevent virtually all dirt, salts, and other contaminants from entering the turbine mechanism. This eliminates compressor fouling resulting in higher power generation and significantly reduced engine wear. It also eliminates the need for compressor washing.
  • GORE® Turbine Filters Receive Innovation Award     2010-04-01
    The American Filtration and Separations Society has awarded W. L. Gore & Associates the society's New Product Award for development of the GORE® Turbine Filter. This award recognizes the most innovative product that significantly improves fluid-particle separation. GORE® Turbine Filter was given this honor because of its ability to improve gas turbine efficiency and eliminate power loss caused by fouling.
  • Gore Launches New "Ultimate SAAAVE" Patient Information Site     2010-03-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the launch of a new consumer website, ultimatesaaave.com, which will serve as an enhanced patient resource on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
  • ELIXIR® Strings Announces the Ultimate Rig Promotion     2010-03-15
    Elixir Strings, Ultimate Ears, Bad Cat, BOSS and Premier Guitar magazine have teamed up to give guitar enthusiasts the chance to win a professional-grade rig through an in-pack sweepstakes promotion. The contest, which will be held between May 2 and June 30, 2010, involves simply retrieving a game piece from specially marked packages of Elixir Strings. Participants will then need to visit theultimaterig.com to enter the code found on their game pieces to register to win.
  • Gore Again Recognized as One of Best Workplaces in Germany     2010-03-15
    W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, the German subsidiary of the American technology-driven company of the same name, has once again been named one of the best places to work in Germany. In this year’s edition of the survey, which benchmarks companies against the best, Gore ranked fifth in the medium-sized companies category (up to 2,000 employees).
  • Gore Named Best Company to Work for in Scotland for 7th Consecutive Year     2010-03-08
    W L Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of GORE-TEX® fabric, has been named the best company to work for in Scotland for the seventh year in a row.
  • The GORE-TEX® Brand Announces the Experience More Challenge Winner     2010-02-22
    The winner of the GORE-TEX® brand Experience More Challenge is Peter Green of Eugene, Ore. The winning experience is a snapshot of Green’s many climbs as a member of Team Sight Unseen, a climbing team comprised of blind/visually impaired and sighted mountaineers.
  • GORE-TEX® Fabric Adds Extended Comfort to New STC Law Enforcement Boots     2010-02-08
    GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear Fabric has been selected by STC to enhance comfort in their new Lima and Zulu boots, which are engineered to perform in a broad range of climates.
  • Gore Cartridge Filters Can Reduce Overall Filtration Cost and Enhance System Performance in Processing High-Purity Chemicals for Semiconductor Manufacture     2010-01-29
    A family of highly efficient cartridge filters from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) can dramatically improve product quality, increase production capacity and reduce the total cost of filtration for high-purity bulk chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication and other microelectronics manufacturing processes.
  • Gore Hydrophilic PTFE Filters for High-Purity Chemical Processing Improve Flow While Maintaining or Increasing Particle Retention     2010-01-29
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has added hydrophilic PTFE filters to its expanding line of cartridge filters for bulk high-purity chemicals used in microelectronics manufacturing, including LCD, semiconductor, hard disk drive and photovoltaic.
  • Gore Continues Its Tradition as One of Nation's Best Workplaces in 2010     2010-01-26
    For the 13th consecutive year, W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Only a dozen other workplaces have appeared in every edition of the rankings. The company, known for everything from waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric to life-saving medical devices, is No. 13 on this year's list, now posted at fortune.com/bestcompanies.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates and Sefar AG Form a Strategic Alliance for Architectural Fabrics     2010-01-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates and Sefar AG (Heiden, Switzerland) announced they have entered into a strategic alliance to produce and market TENARA® Architectural Fabrics. This alliance combines Gore's patented technologies and innovative expanded PTFE (ePTFE) fibers with Sefar's expertise in weaving and their strong presence in the architectural fabric market.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Announces New Electric 7-String Sets at Winter NAMM 2010     2010-01-14
    Elixir Strings will be giving an exclusive first look at its new 7-string electric set at Winter NAMM 2010 (Booth 5000, Hall B). Based on the company's 6-string set, the new 7-string set includes a 0.056 low B string to provide additional tonal range. The ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating on the wound strings, coupled with Anti-Rust plain steels, ensure players experience the same great tone and long life they have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Expands Cable Line at Winter NAMM 2010     2010-01-14
    Elixir Strings is announcing an expansion of its Elixir® Cables line with the addition of a patch cable at this year's Winter NAMM show, January 14-17 in Anaheim, CA (Booth 5000, Hall B). With the addition of the new patch cable, players can experience the true voice of their guitar through their entire signal chain from guitar through the pedal board to the amp.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Outfits New Baritone Taylor Guitars with Custom String Sets     2010-01-14
    Elixir Strings, pioneer of long life strings, has designed custom acoustic sets for Taylor's new 8-String and 6-String baritone guitars. The sets will be on display at Winter NAMM 2010 (Booth 5000, Hall B).
  • New Packaging Vents from Gore Improve Container Reliability for Liquid Fertilizers     2010-01-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has developed a series of new venting products that prevent leakage in liquid fertilizer containers for organic, foliar, gardening and horticultural fertilizers and supplements. GORE™ Packaging Vents protect against product leaks by equalizing pressure, which reduces container distortion caused by altitude, temperature or climate changes.
  • Gore Announces First Implant of Next Generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in US Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Transection     2010-01-07
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the first human implants of the next generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in the United States for the treatment of traumatic transection of the thoracic aorta.
  • Gore Expands Line of GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts     2009-12-21
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it will expand its line of GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts to include configurations with a unique, all ePTFE radial support that is concealed within the ultra-smooth graft wall and resists kinking and compression. The GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft with Integrated Rings was introduced at the 2009 AIMsymposiumTM / VEITHsymposiumTM in November in New York City.
  • Gore Announces Availability of the Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter     2009-11-18
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has entered into a partnership with QXMédical, LLC, a medical device development and marketing company. As part of the agreement, Gore will distribute the Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter which is designed for use with aortic stent grafts that treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA).
  • Michael Lewis Guitars Picks Elixir® Strings for Its New Line of Electric Guitars     2009-11-11
    Michael Lewis Guitars, a new electric guitar line by top session guitarist Michael Lewis, has chosen to outfit all its guitars with Elixir Strings.
  • Gore Receives European CE Mark Approval for Next Generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2009-11-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for the next generation GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis. The device is available in an expanded portfolio of sizes to meet a broad range of patient needs and was engineered to treat multiple etiologies including thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs), traumatic aortic transections and thoracic aortic dissections.
  • Gore and Milliken Partner on a New Chemical/Biological Protective Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman     2009-10-13
    Milliken & Company, one of the world's largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, and W. L. Gore & Associates, a world leader in the development of high performance protective fabrics, today announced the launch of the new JSLIST Chemical/Biological (CB) Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman (JC3). The coverall uses a two layer fabric system consisting of Milliken's Abrams™ flame resistant (FR) fabric and the moisture vapor breathable GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable protective barrier liner. This joint offering has been chosen as the only approved CB Protective fabric system for the United States Army and Marine combat vehicle crews.
  • Special Offer—With Strings Attached: Elixir® Strings Acoustic Bonus Pack     2009-10-07
    Elixir Strings is giving players a head start on the holiday season with a specially packaged three-for-two Bonus Pack. Starting October 1, musicians will have the opportunity to get even more value when they stock up on strings.
  • GORE™ Cover Offers Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste Recycling     2009-09-25
    The disposal of biological waste from human settlements places a considerable burden on the climate right across the globe. This is why the issue has been included in the international Kyoto Protocol. A new technology developed in Germany, which has been successfully tried and tested in 20 countries, provides the opportunity to drastically reduce emissions arising from the recycling of such waste.
  • New Cartridge Filters from Gore Enable Faster, Cleaner Processing of High Purity Chemicals     2009-09-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has applied its award-winning PTFE technology to a family of hydrophobic filters for the manufacture of bulk high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor and electronics fabrication.
  • New Gore Cartridge Filters Can Improve Performance and Lower Cost of Semiconductor Wet Processes     2009-09-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced an addition to its line of high-performance cartridge filters for semiconductor applications. The new 40nm-rated filter, intended for use with chemicals in wet processes and distribution systems, provides 40nm retention while maintaining the flow of next-best-in-class 50nm filters.
  • Japan Gore-Tex Inc. Becomes Gore Subsidiary     2009-09-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and Japan Gore-Tex Inc. (JGI) are pleased to announce that JGI has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Gore.
  • Vascular Surgeons Present Positive Study Results for the GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Graft and Updates to the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2009-09-18
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that several physicians recently presented interim data from ongoing GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Graft studies to clinical audiences at the 2009 annual Vascular meeting. The conference, the premier event hosted by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), was held in mid-June in Denver, Colorado. One physician reported primary patency rates as high as 100 percent for below-knee bypasses.
  • Pick Up Free Elixir® Strings with HardWire™ Extreme Performance Pedal Promotion     2009-09-03
    Musicians now have an opportunity to give their guitar rigs extended play along with adding great sound effects with the HardWireTM Extreme Performance Pedal Promotion.
  • GORE™ RideOn® Cable Systems Announces Professional System     2009-08-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has announced that the GORE™ RideOn® Professional Cable System will be available in the fall – just in time for Eurobike and Interbike Trade shows. These are the same cables the professionals on SRAM’s Pro Tour Teams rode as they dominated this year’s Tour de France.
  • Venting Improves Reliability and Performance of Solar Equipment     2009-08-04
    GORE™ Protective Vents installed on junction boxes, power inverters, thermo collectors, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules and other components can improve the performance and increase the life of solar installations. These membrane vents protect the components from moisture, dust and debris and reduce condensation.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Next Generation of Large Diameter GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface     2009-07-21
    . L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the most up-to-date design for the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for device diameters 9 – 13 mm. The next generation of the large diameter product enables streamlined deployment on the same 0.035" guidewire and TIP to HUB direction as the 5 – 8 mm sizes.
  • Gore Study Shows Flat Cables Reduce Particulation in Cleanroom Environments     2009-07-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announces the results of a cable particulation study it contracted with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Next-Generation Hunting Gear Changes the Game for Serious Hunters     2009-07-15
    While the sport of hunting dates back to the origins of man himself, each generation of hunters has benefited from new scientific and technological developments that give them an advantage in the field. Early adopters of these "game-changing" advances have always been the vanguard of their sport. On July 1, 2009, W. L. Gore & Associates and Sitka will launch a new game-changing technology for these types of hunters—GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment, which can only be found on Sitka gear.
  • Gore Announces "Team GORE-TEX®" Adventure Racing Team for 2009-2010 Season     2009-07-10
    W. L. Gore and Associates, inventor of durably waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® apparel and footwear technologies, announces the Team GORE-TEX® Adventure Racing Team for 2009-2010.
  • Fleetwood Mac's Neale Heywood Finds Perfect Tone with Elixir® Cables     2009-07-07
    When it comes to tone, Neale Heywood, guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, really hears the difference Elixir Cables make. Come check out Elixir Cables at the company's Summer NAMM Booth (728).
  • Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars Help Support Breakout Artists with Test Drive 2009     2009-07-07
    Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars are giving emerging artists the unique opportunity to kick their careers and guitar rigs into high gear with Test Drive 2009. Together, the companies will outfit five selected artists with their world-class guitars, cables, and strings. One final winner will get to record in a marquee studio using Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2009-06-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a manufacturing change to the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis. The modification is a result of the precision laser trimming technology which enables the removal of excess material at the device margin, resulting in a contoured edge. The device is the only stent-graft approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients suffering from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions and iliac artery lesions. In the US alone, as many as 12 million people suffer from PAD.
  • Gore Unveils "Join Gore & Change Your Life" Global Brand Campaign Showcasing Its Corporate Culture and Employment Opportunities     2009-06-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., recognized globally as an innovation leader and top workplace, today unveiled "Join Gore & Change Your Life," its first global employer brand campaign designed to attract potential job candidates and build a "talent pool" for the future. By sharing the experiences of people who actually work at Gore, the campaign paints a vivid picture of the Gore culture and demonstrates how being a Gore associate can change someone's life, as well as provide opportunities to create life-changing products.
  • 2009 "Best of West" Award Finalists Announced     2009-06-18
    SEMI today announced the finalists for the 2009 "Best of West" awards, recognizing important product and technology developments in the microelectronics supply chain. Conducted in conjunction with SEMICON West, the largest and most influential microelectronics exposition in North America, the Best of West finalists have been selected based on their financial impact on the industry, engineering or scientific achievement, and/or societal impact.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Helps Put an End to Lengthy Wimbledon Rain Delays     2009-05-15
    This summer, W. L. Gore & Associates, the company best known for its waterproof and breathable outerwear fabric, will encourage people to take off their GORE-TEX® jackets at one of the world's biggest sporting events—Wimbledon. The company announced this week that the new retractable roof over Centre Court is made of GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric, a product that will reduce the impact of wet weather at the tennis tournament.
  • GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric Covers Wimbledon’s Centre Court     2009-05-15
    W. L. Gore & Associates announced today that the retractable roof over the legendary Centre Court at Wimbledon is made of GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric. Unveiled at a Centre Court Celebration, the concertina-design roof contains approximately 5,200 square meters of the fabric.
  • Wimbledon’s High-Tech Heaven     2009-05-15
    2009 sees the start of a new era at Wimbledon, where the traditional tennis matches play to a worldwide audience. For the first time, a huge roof will roll out over the Centre Court (which dates from 1922) when rain threatens to interrupt the legendary tennis tournament.
  • Gore Announces First Implant of 31 mm GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis in the United States     2009-05-14
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced one of the first clinical uses of the 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis since its approval in March 2009 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Quality Bicycle Products to Distribute GORE™ RideOn® Cable Systems in the U.S.     2009-05-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) have reached an agreement to distribute Gore's low-friction shift and brake cable systems to independent bike dealers (IBDs) through QBP. The partnership will make the world-renowned GORE™ RideOn® brand available to IBDs nationwide.
  • Gore Receives FDA Clearance for GORE BIO-A Fistula Plug     2009-05-04
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the company 510(k) clearance to market the GORE BIO-A Fistula Plug, the next generation of anal fistula repair. This new sphincter-preserving repair device combines a proven, synthetic bioabsorbable material with a patented design engineered to optimize operative success.
  • Elixir® Strings Asks Its Customers to 'Change Their Shirts' for Its T-Shirt Promotion     2009-04-29
    With the warm weather upon us, Elixir Strings is daring its customers to "Change your shirt, not your strings" with its t-shirt promotion. From May 1, 2009, through July 31, 2009, customers can receive a free Elixir Strings t-shirt when they purchase any two sets of guitar strings or one set of bass strings.
  • GORE-TEX® Product Gear Testers Strive To Be the ‘…est’     2009-04-28
    Following an intensive search for motivated outdoor enthusiasts, W. L. Gore & Associates has announced the team of nine who they believe have got what it takes to be GORE-TEX® product Gear Testers.
  • Gore Announces Availability of Larger Diameter, Small Profile GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis     2009-04-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the May 4, 2009 availability of a 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis. The device provides physicians with a safe and effective endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in patients with aortic inner neck diameters up to 29 mm. Other important enhancements include a flat-top design that enables greater production efficiency, an additional pair of proximal anchors to help ensure excellent fixation, and a lengthening of the trunk from 7 to 8 cm to accommodate larger anatomies.
  • Got What It Takes to Be a GORE-TEX® Product Gear Tester?     2009-04-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates Australia has launched the recruitment drive for its first local team of GORE-TEX® product Gear Testers and is asking Australians and New Zealanders "Have you got what it takes?"
  • New GORE™ Adsorbent Filter Streamlines Medical Device Manufacturing     2009-04-17
  • Suhr Guitars Makes Elixir® Strings Its First Choice for 2009 Limited Edition Electric Guitar     2009-04-09
  • Gore Awards $30,000 to Modern Adventurers Through the Shipton-Tilman Grant Program     2009-04-04
    W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric, is once again proud to support the teams taking advantage of these new destinations by awarding grants totaling $30,000 through the Shipton-Tilman Grant program. The annual program was established by Gore as a tribute to the spirit of adventure embodied by legendary explorers Eric Shipton (b. 1907) and Bill Tilman (b. 1897). Now in its 19th year, the program provides funds to be divided among expeditions that are most in harmony with Shipton and Tilman's philosophies.
  • GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric Selected for Another CBRN Suit     2009-03-24
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Larger Diameter, Small Profile AAA Endoprosthesis     2009-03-24
  • Gore France Is Named "Best Place to Work in France"     2009-03-23
  • GORE-TEX® Brand Joins Fleet Feet as Top Sponsors for La Sportiva’s Mountain Cup     2009-03-16
  • Gore Announces First Patient Treated with Recently-Cleared GORE Flow Reversal System     2009-03-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the first clinical use of the GORE Flow Reversal System for neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting (CAS). Gore obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the system in February.
  • Gore Recognizes Physicians as "Pioneers in Performance" for Exceptional Work in the Field of Endovascular Therapy     2009-02-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has honored seven physicians as "Pioneers in Performance" for exceptional work in the field of endovascular therapy. These practitioners were recognized by Gore for their unrelenting dedication to advancing endovascular therapy and minimally invasive treatment options for patients worldwide.
  • Gore Wins 'Equal Opportunities between Men and Women' Award in the 2009 'Best Workplaces in Germany' Competition     2009-02-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, the German subsidiary of the American manufacturing company that produces the world-famous GORE-TEX® membrane, was presented with the special 'Equal Opportunities between Men and Women' award at the 2009 'Best Workplaces in Germany' competition in Berlin.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Recognized As One of World's Most Innovative Companies     2009-02-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other market-leading products, has earned a spot on Fast Company magazine's 2009 "Fast 50" list of the world's most innovative companies.
  • Gore Receives First FDA Approval for Endovascular Repair of Traumatic Aortic Transections     2009-02-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for endovascular repair of isolated lesions of the descending thoracic aorta, including traumatic aortic transections. The durable endoprosthesis is the first such device to receive approval for an indication that includes traumatic transection. The Conformable GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis is designed for multiple thoracic etiologies. Extensive clinical research has been conducted with the device in the areas of aneurysm and trauma and there is an ongoing US trial investigating its use for the treatment of acute dissection.
  • Gore Announces First Implant of Next Generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in US Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms     2009-02-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the first human implants of the next generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).
  • GORE Flow Reversal System Cleared by FDA     2009-02-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the company 510(k) clearance to market the GORE Flow Reversal System. This new technology minimizes the risk of emboli reaching the brain during critical stages of carotid artery stenting (CAS), expanding treatment options for broad patient populations with carotid artery disease.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification to GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2009-02-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced at the annual International Congress of Endovascular Interventions XXII, that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market a modified version of the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis for the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).
  • Burton to Design U.S. Snowboarding Team Outerwear for the 2010 Olympics     2009-02-09
    Burton today announced that it will once again provide the official snowboard outerwear for the U.S. Snowboarding Team at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics as it did for the Torino 2006 Olympics. In addition, Burton will build on its long-standing relationship with W. L. Gore & Associates by partnering with the company and leveraging the performance benefits of GORE-TEX® fabric, the official fabric of the 2010 U.S. Snowboarding Team's Olympic outerwear.
  • Tanglewood Outfits New Line of Electro Acoustic Guitars with Elixir® Strings     2009-01-22
    Tanglewood, a leading acoustic guitar brand in the UK, has partnered with Scandinavia's top custom luthier, Michael Sanden, to produce a version of Sanden's famous guitars called "Tanglewood Masterdesign by Michael Sanden" that will feature Elixir® Strings.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Marks 12th Year as One of Nation’s Best     2009-01-22
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 12th consecutive year. Gore is ranked No. 15.
  • Elixir™ Cables Capture Tonal Quality and Durability at Winter NAMM 2009     2009-01-19
    Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, featured its popular line of Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2009, which is the celebrated manufacturer's first fretted instrument accessory outside of premier guitar strings.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Announces First Patient Enrolled in Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study     2009-01-16
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that Peter A. Soukas, MD, interventional cardiologist from Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolled the first patient in the Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study on January 6, 2009.
  • Elixir® Strings Tunes into Consumer Needs with Acoustic Anti-Rust Plain Steel Strings Expansion at Winter NAMM 2009     2009-01-12
    Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, is broadening its Anti-Rust string product line at Winter NAMM 2009 (Booth 5000, Hall B). Now, all of Elixir® Strings acoustic sets feature Anti-Rust Plain Steel strings.
  • Gore Receives CE Mark for GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface     2009-01-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates (GORE) today announced that it has received approval to apply the CE Mark and commence commercial distribution of its GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface in the European Union.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Signs on as Sponsor of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for 2008-2009 Ski Season     2009-01-06
    Reinforcing its connection to the winter sports community, W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of the GORE-TEX® Brand, today announced it will sponsor Jackson Hole Mountain Resort during the 2008-2009 ski season.
  • Gore Launches Next Generation of Garment Comfort Mapping Technology at SIA 2009     2009-01-06
    Building upon the positive consumer reaction to Gore Comfort Mapping Technology in apparel, W. L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX® Products with the Guaranteed To Keep You Dry® promise, launches the next generation of this technology, maximizing user comfort in snowsports through intelligent design. The new Gore Comfort Mapping Technology, with advanced patent pending lamination and seam sealing techniques, will debut in a number of GORE-TEX® Garments at SIA 2009, January 27-30, from respected brands including Mammut, The North Face®, Rossignol®, and Scott.
  • GORE-TEX® Gloves with X-TRAFIT™ Product Technology Debut at SIA 2009, Providing Optimum Grip, Dexterity and Comfort     2009-01-06
    Building upon its success in performance snowsports glove technology, W. L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX® Products with the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise, introduces GORE-TEX® Gloves with X-TRAFIT™ Product Technology at SIA January 27-30, 2009.
  • Rush University Medical Center First to Enroll Patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study for the Indication of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure     2008-12-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois) is the first medical center to enroll a patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study*. This milestone was achieved by the site's study co-investigators, Ziyad Hijazi, MD, Director of the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease and Professor of Pedatrics and Internal Medicine, and Vivien Lee, MD, Stroke Neurologist.
  • GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® Products "Know What's Inside" Tour and Marketing Werks Win Pro Award     2008-11-07
    Marketing Werks, Inc. was recently named the Pro Award winner in the Best Vehicle-Based Campaign category for developing and executing the GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER Products "Know What's Inside" Tour. Marketing Werks, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned experiential marketing firms in the United States.
  • Richardson Electronics Adds Product Line from W. L. Gore & Associates     2008-10-31
    Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today announced the addition of an innovative product line from W. L. Gore & Associates. Richardson will now sell Gore’s high-tech line of surface mountable EMI shielding materials including GORE-SHIELD® Supersoft SMT EMI Gaskets and Grounding Pads, and the new GORE™ snapSHOT® Board-Level EMI Shield.
  • Musicians Make Beautiful Music with Elixir™ Cables and Tom Anderson Guitarworks     2008-10-30
    For a limited time, musicians purchasing any Tom Anderson Guitarworks model will receive one complimentary 10-foot cable provided by Elixir™ Cables, the first non-string product line introduced this year by pioneer of long-life strings, Elixir® Strings.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Issues Statement on Patent Litigation     2008-10-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has been sued by NMT Medical, Inc. and Dr. Lloyd Marks in the United States (U.S.) District Court for the District of Delaware for allegedly infringing U.S. Patent 5,108,420 ('420 Patent) through the manufacture and sale of its GORE HELEX Septal Occluder devices.
  • Elixir® Strings Captures Season of Giving with Buy Two Sets and Get One Guitar Polishing Cloth Holiday Promotion     2008-10-27
    Elixir® Strings is getting into the holiday spirit with the launch of its special holiday promotion. Starting now, while supplies last, musicians can get a free Elixir® Strings microfiber polishing cloth with the purchase of two sets of specially packaged acoustic Elixir® Strings.
  • Davitt & Hanser Music Company Inc. Distributor Expands Elixir® Strings' National Presence     2008-10-21
    Davitt & Hanser, part of leading music instrument provider Hanser Music Group, is broadening Elixir Strings' national reach as its new U.S. distributor.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Results of Gore EMPiRE Clinical Study     2008-10-17
    L. Nelson Hopkins, MD, of the University of Buffalo and national co-principal investigator, presented results of the Gore EMPiRE Clinical Study* today at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Presents New Data and Clinical Updates at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference 2008     2008-10-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it will have a major presence at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, October 12–17, 2008, at the Washington Conference Center in Washington, D.C.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Receives FDA Approval for Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study     2008-10-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study. The Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, single-arm study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the GORE Embolic Filter for neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting (CAS) in patients at high risk for carotid endarterectomy.
  • Gore Invites Consumers to "Feel Good and Look Good" This Fall at Giveawarmfuzzy.Com     2008-10-03
    Reinforcing its commitment to growing participation in the outdoors, W.L. Gore & Associates, respected worldwide for its GORE-TEX® fabric technologies, announced today the launch of www.giveawarmfuzzy.com. The site is an online portal where consumers are able to raise awareness and support for three respected outdoor charities that could suffer during the existing tough economic times, when charitable giving is likely to decrease.
  • Goodall Guitars' Re-Launched Acoustic Model Says Aloha to Elixir® Strings     2008-10-03
    Goodall Guitars, a premier manufacturer of hand-crafted acoustic guitars, is featuring Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, on its re-introduced Aloha Koa parlor guitars.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Introduces GORE INFINIT Mesh—A Revolutionary Combination of Material and Structure     2008-09-30
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the introduction of GORE INFINIT Mesh, the first and only 100% monofilament, large-pore knitted surgical mesh constructed entirely of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
  • Elixir® Strings Partners with Coast Music to Broaden Canadian Presence     2008-09-29
    Elixir® Strings continues to expand by welcoming Coast Music as its newest Canadian distributor. A division of Jam Industries, Coast Music is Canada's premier distributor of musical instruments and accessories. It is dispersing Elixir® Strings products, including its Elixir™ Cables and its pioneering line of electric, acoustic, bass, mandolin and banjo strings, to more than 1,300 independent stores within Canada.
  • Burton Unveils 2010 Olympic U.S. Snowboard Team Uniform     2008-09-24
    After much anticipation, Burton unveiled today the U.S. Snowboard Team Uniforms for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics.
  • Gore Develops New GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment Pattern for Hunting Whitetail Deer     2008-09-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that it has developed a new GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment pattern specifically designed for tree stand hunting in wooded environments.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Reveals New Visual Concealment Technology Based on Animal Vision     2008-09-24
    Sitka Hunting Gear Will Feature Science-Based GORE® OPTIFADE™ Concealment Products
  • Gore Announces First Patient Enrolled in Gore REVISE Clinical Study     2008-09-22
    The Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Clinical Study enrolled its first patient on September 8, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. The procedure was performed by Andrew Nish, MD, an investigator for the Gore REVISE Clinical Study.
  • Gore Announces Broadened FDA Indication for GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for Iliac Occlusive Disease     2008-09-22
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis for use in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in iliac artery lesions with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.0 – 12.0 mm. The GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis was previously approved for use in patients with symptomatic PAD in superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.0-7.5 mm.
  • 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run: 106 Miles in 6 Days     2008-09-09
    A sprawling, difficult-but-doable adventure lasting nearly a week, the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run is more life experience than running race. This year's iteration, the second-annual, witnessed a proposal of marriage, a third-anniversary party, a fiftieth birthday, and a wedding of two competitors at the finish line.
  • Gore Expands Portfolio of Breathable ChemBio Fabrics     2008-07-31
    W. L. Gore & Associates announces that its breathable GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric is the first and only breathable CBRN barrier component-recognized to the NFPA 1994 [2007 Edition] Class 3 standard.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Positive Interim Study Results for GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft and GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface     2008-07-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced encouraging interim results and a pivotal study update from several ongoing prospective studies for its peripheral vascular products, including the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft and GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis. The data was recently presented to clinical audiences at the 2008 Annual Meeting for the Society of Vascular Surgery (SVS) in San Diego, California.
  • Gore Invests More in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry     2008-07-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has now doubled its manufacturing capacity for flat cables to keep pace with customer demand for cables capable of reducing particles and outgassing in semiconductor manufacturing steps like lithography, ion implantation, and inspection.
  • Salomon to Sponsor 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run     2008-06-30
    In 2008, Salomon will be the official footwear supplier of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run.
  • GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® Products "Know What’s Inside" Tour Pairs with Soles4Souls™ to Collect Shoes for Those in Need     2008-06-30
    While outdoor enthusiasts are invited to discover what makes GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER products so unique, the "Know What's Inside" Tour is collecting footwear for Soles4Souls™ to ensure people worldwide have the most basic protection--a pair of shoes.
  • Gore Helps Runners to Clearly Focus on "Experiencing More" for Spring '09     2008-06-25
    Addressing a runner's comfort, both real and perceived, for spring '09, W. L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX® Products with the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise, is giving runners the technology they need for a strong performance and the best mental state by achieving "thermophysiological comfort."
  • Gore Announces New Configuration of GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement for Hiatal Hernia Repair     2008-06-13
  • Patient Enrollment Begins in Study on Efficacy of GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement for Circular Surgical Staplers     2008-06-06
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that patient enrollment has begun in a study entitled, "Efficacy of Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses."
  • Gore Receives Approval to Market GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in Japan     2008-06-06
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced today that it has received regulatory clearance from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA), to market the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in Japan.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates to Invest $50 Million in Shenzhen Plant     2008-05-13
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabrics and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it will break ground on a new 21,700 square meter facility and begin renovation on 6,000 square meters of recently leased space in Shenzhen, China, on May 13.
  • Gore Receives Approval from FDA for Unique Patent Foramen Ovale Stroke Study     2008-05-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with the Gore REDUCE* Clinical Study. The Gore REDUCE Clinical Study is a prospective, randomized, multi-center, multinational trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure in patients with a PFO and history of cryptogenic stroke or imaging confirmed Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
  • Gore Receives CE Mark for GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard     2008-05-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today it received approval to apply the CE Mark for the commercial sale of GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard, the first non-biological membrane indicated as a cover for vessels following anterior vertebral surgery. This advanced biomaterial reduces the risk of potential vascular injury by providing a permanent and visible plane of dissection around the vasculature to facilitate anterior revision surgery.
  • Gore Announces the 2008 Shipton-Tilman Grant     2008-04-29
    Mountain and wilderness exploration require tremendous amounts of determination and curiosity. The recipients of the Shipton-Tilman Grants for 2008 exemplify this spirit as they plan the ascent of new summits, prepare to cross glaciers or dig deeper into inhospitable jungle. This drive is so strong that it sends three teams back into the wild to accomplish unmet goals. They are joined by four teams embarking on new adventures this summer. To help these small teams pursue their goals, W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric, is once again awarding grants totaling $27,000 to help finance the expeditions.
  • GORE-TEX® Suture Now Designed for Use with CAPIO® Suture Capturing Devices     2008-04-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the availability of a new GORE-TEX® Suture compatible with the CAPIO® CL Transvaginal, Open Access and Standard Suture Capturing Devices from Boston Scientific. GORE-TEX® Suture has been used by vascular and general surgeons since 1987, and is now available to urogynecologists for use with the Boston Scientific capturing devices to help ease procedures and enhance patient comfort in gynecological procedures.
  • Gore Improves Thermal Performance of Its Direct Air Cooling Filter     2008-04-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has introduced a new membrane media for its line of GORE® Cooling Filters that increases thermal performance while providing strong environmental protection and reliability. The new GORE® Cooling Filters improve thermal cooling while reducing both capital and operating costs in wireless base stations, MCPAs, base band units, power cabinets, switching systems, and other outdoor electronic enclosures.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Names First Winners in 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in The Rough' Contest     2008-04-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, today announced that two hidden GORE-TEX® brand game pieces have been found in Ithaca, New York and Ventura, California, within one week after the launch of the 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in the Rough' contest. The 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in the Rough' contest challenges U.S. travelers to uncover a hidden GORE-TEX® brand game piece in eight of the 10 destinations selected as Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008. Each winner will receive $500 in GORE-TEX® gear.
  • ELIXIR® Strings Launches Electric String Trial Promotion     2008-04-15
    ELIXIR® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, is giving loyal acoustic fans a chance to plug in with electric strings. During its Electric Strings Trial promotion, players will receive one complimentary electric set with the purchase of two acoustic sets. No coupon or mail-in rebate is necessary for taking advantage of this promotion, as the three-set multi-packs are prepackaged and available in participating stores.
  • W.L. Gore & Associates Announces Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008     2008-04-14
    As the summer travel season begins, W.L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, today announced the Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008. The destinations were identified by Gore as this summer's top locations where travelers can experience the diversity of both outdoor adventure and urban leisure travel.
  • Gore Introduces New Moisture Barrier for Firefighters Using GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric     2008-04-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates continues to demonstrate its commitment to the needs of firefighters with its new moisture barrier using GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric. Personal protective equipment (PPE) garments made with this new product provide a high level of total heat loss (THL) while providing protection against specified toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and chemical warfare agents (CWAs).
  • CA Guitars Hits the Road with ELIXIR® Strings     2008-04-09
    CA Guitars, a premier builder of carbon fiber acoustic guitars, is going mobile with the introduction of its new Cargo model; a travel-sized extra-small-body acoustic guitar. Like all of the models in the CA catalogue, the Cargo will be outfitted with ELIXIR® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings.
  • Gore Changes Landscape in Soft Tissue Repair with GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement     2008-04-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the availability of GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement, a synthetic matrix material that encourages tissue generation in soft tissue reinforcement applications. Until now, the only non-woven, non-permanent options for tissue reinforcement were biologics, but Gore has changed the landscape by giving surgeons an attractive alternative that provides consistency and uniformity.
  • Gore REVISE Study Receives Approval from FDA     2008-04-09
    FDA Approval to proceed with the Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Study was announced today by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore). The Gore REVISE Study is a randomized, multi-center clinical trial intended to establish efficacy and safety of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface to revise arterio-venous grafts at the venous anastomosis in hemodialysis patients.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Earns Great Place to Work Award     2008-04-08
    W. L. Gore & Associates recently earned a Great Place to Work Award, an honor granted annually by the Great Place to Work Institute to five U.S. companies with exemplary and distinctive workplace practices. Gore was specifically recognized for its exceptional recruiting methods, which place a strong emphasis on cultural fit assessment.
  • Gore Announces First Patient Enrolled in PRODIGY Study     2008-03-28
    The Gore PRODIGY Study enrolled its first patient on March 17, 2008 at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. The procedure was performed by Richard Neville, MD.
  • Gore PharmBIO Products Introduces Industry-Leading New Product at INTERPHEX 2008     2008-03-24
    Gore PharmBIO Products has developed and assembled a unique set of innovative products to meet the diverse needs of the global pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Launching at INTERPHEX Philadelphia 2008 is another industry-leading product, the GORE™ Aseptic Sampling Device - the only fully disposable, completely assembled system for biopharmaceutical fluid sampling. It provides the simplest means for biopharmaceutical manufacturers to safely and cost-effectively monitor cell development as well as sample other critical fluids in their processes.
  • Gore Shares Expanded PTFE Expertise in Leading Industry Reference Book     2008-03-17
    As a leader in the development and technology of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), Gore was asked to share its expertise by writing a chapter for the second edition of Filtration and Purification in the Biopharmaceutical Industry. Like the previous edition, this book will be used by professionals around the world as a primary source for state-of-the-art information on the scientific and technological aspects of biopharmaceutical filtration.
  • 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run Registration Opens February 1     2008-02-24
    Registration for the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run will open on Friday, February 1 and demand is expected to be very strong thanks to worldwide rave reviews and unique nature of the event.
  • First Patients Enrolled in Study Evaluating Performance of Spectranetics Laser Ablation Followed by GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface     2008-02-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) and Spectranetics (NASDAQ: SPNC) today announced the enrollment of the first two patients in the VIVA II: SALVAGE Trial.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Introduces New Bike Cables     2008-02-14
    A new version of the market-leading GORE™ RIDE ON® Cable Systems is now available in premium bike shops throughout the U.S. and Europe, following highly successful product launches at the Eurobike trade exhibition in Germany and the Interbike trade exhibition in Nevada.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Marks 11th Year as One of Nation’s Best     2008-01-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 11th consecutive year.
  • Elixir® Strings Launches First Non-String Category, Elixir™ Cables, at Winter NAMM 2008     2008-01-23
    Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, proudly introduces Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2008 (Booth #5000, Hall B), representing the celebrated manufacturer’s first fretted instrument accessory outside of guitar strings.
  • VIBRANT Study of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis Completes Enrollment     2008-01-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has completed patient enrollment in the Gore VIBRANT (GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis veRsus bAre Nitinol stenT) Study of comparative treatments for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the superficial femoral artery (SFA).
  • Saucony® Unveils Next Generation Trail Collection with GORE-TEX® Brand Technologies     2007-12-14
    Old Man Winter, keep on knockin’! Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow can penetrate Saucony's new RunAnywhere (RAW) Trail Collection engineered with GORE-TEX® high performance fabric by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., the well-respected inventor of high-performance materials. Aimed at performance-oriented trail runners and hikers who constantly seek improved protection to venture out in extreme weather conditions, Saucony introduces waterproof, windproof and breathable GORE-TEX into two of the brand’s new Fall 2012 off-road footwear styles: the Xodus 3.0 GTX® trail runner and the Adventerra GTX lightweight hiking boot.
  • New 100% Durably Waterproof Closure System Delivers on Performance and Style     2007-12-14
    Motorcycling demands intricate design and optimum functionality at every level, so it comes as no surprise that this exacting industry is leading the way with the introduction of a new performance enhancing technology. The GORE™ LOCKOUT™ Closure technology is a 100% durably waterproof closure system for garments that delivers on performance and style.
  • Glove Manufacturers Firmly Grasp GORE-TEX® Gloves with Gore™ 2 in 1 Technology     2007-12-14
    When W. L. Gore and Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® fabrics, introduced the new Gore™ 2 in 1 Technology for gloves, many manufacturers could see the potential. Others had a harder time shifting their perceptions of what a glove can be, deciding the innovation was a gimmick.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Summary of GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft Study Data Presented at 34th Annual VEITHsymposium™     2007-12-11
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that interim results from multi-year, multi-center studies using the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft were presented recently at the 34th Annual VEITHsymposium™ in New York.
  • First Patient Enrolled in Study of the Gore Viabahn® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for Lower Limb Peripheral Vascular Disease     2007-10-18
    The first patient to enter a post-market evaluation designed to collect important data about the performance of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in treating lower limb peripheral vascular disease (PVD), has undergone a successful implant.
  • FDA Approves GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Treatment of Atrial Septal Defect     2007-10-03
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder with modified catheter delivery system indicated for the transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD).
  • GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard Reduces Vascular Injury Risk Following Anterior Vertebral Surgery     2007-09-20
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the availability of GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard, the first non-biological membrane indicated as a cover for vessels following anterior vertebral surgery. This advanced biomaterial reduces the risk of potential vascular injury by providing a permanent and visible plane of dissection around the vasculature to facilitate anterior revision surgery.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for Gore Viabahn® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface     2007-09-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market its GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for vascular bypass in the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA). The GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface combines Gore’s proprietary heparin surface treatment with the proven performance of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) in the SFA. In the US alone, as many as 12 million people suffer from some form of PVD.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Land Purchase in Phoenix Area     2007-08-06
    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. –August 3, 2007—W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that it will expand its Medical Products Division’s operations in Arizona after completing the purchase today of approximately 40 acres of land in North Phoenix The expansion will allow Gore to continue to grow its medical business in response to world wide demand for its creative therapeutic solutions.
  • Gore REVISE Study Receives Conditional Approval from FDA     2007-07-19
    Conditional approval to proceed with the Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with GORE VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Study was announced today by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore).
  • GORE™ PharmBIO Products Debuts Enhanced Product Line at INTERPHEX 2007     2007-04-23
    From the company that invented expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and introduced it in the marketplace, GORE™ PharmBIO Products has developed and assembled a unique set of innovative products to meet the diverse and global needs of the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Through its recent acquisition of Amesil, a leading supplier of non-reactive fluid transport, containment and sample solutions, Gore is continuing to enhance its product leadership position.
  • Gore Launches New FireWire® High Flex Cable Assemblies     2007-02-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates introduces GORE™ FireWire® High Flex Round and Flat Cable Assemblies, providing motion control and vision systems with reliable interconnects for high performance flex life and signal transmission performance.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Amesil. Purchase expands product offerings to the biopharmaceutical market.     2007-02-28
    W. L. Gore & Associates today announced it has acquired Amesil, a privately held, US-based provider of non-reactive fluid transport, containment and sampling solutions to the pharmaceutical and bioprocess markets.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Enrolls First Patient in Study of 45 mm GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2007-02-25
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today that the first patient has been enrolled in a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IDE study for the 45 mm* GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for treatment of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta. Grayson Wheatley, MD, Arizona Heart Institute, enrolled the first patient in the multi-center clinical study which will assess the safety and efficacy of the 45 mm GORE TAG Device for the primary treatment in patients with aortic inner diameters adjacent to the aneurysm ranging from 37 to 42 mm.
  • Gore Awarded Second Umbilical Assemblies Contract for A-10 Precision Engagement Kit from Lockheed Martin     2007-02-20
    W. L. Gore & Associates was awarded the contract to provide GORE™ Umbilical Assemblies for the A-10 Precision Engagement (PE) Kit by Lockheed Martin.
  • GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial Inhibits Implant Infections by Drug-resistant "Superbugs" and Resists Biofilm Development     2007-02-14
    W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that laboratory results show GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial is the only hernia repair material inhibiting bacterial colonization of the device for up to 14 days post-implantation and the only prosthetic patch resisting initial biofilm formation over the same period of time.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Launches the "Ultimate SAAAVE" Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Awareness Campaign     2007-02-12
    W. L. Gore & Associates announced today the launch of its "Ultimate SAAAVE" Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Awareness Campaign, a new Gore-sponsored initiative in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) intended to raise awareness of the disease and a new Medicare AAA screening benefit. This year-long, multi-faceted campaign will combine Public Service Announcements (PSAs), broadcast and print interviews, multi-media resources, conference presentations, and other elements.
  • Gore Marks 10th Year as One of Nation's Best, Company Earns #10 Position on FORTUNE Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" List     2007-01-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 10th consecutive year. The magazine ranks Gore number 10 overall and number 7 among medium-sized companies. The list and related stories appear in the January 22 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 15 and at www.fortune.com January 8.
  • Gore Announces First Use of GORE Embolic Liquid to Occlude Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation at Oregon Health & Science University     2006-12-21
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the first use of the GORE Embolic Liquid (GEL) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) by Stanley Barnwell, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Barnwell and his team successfully treated the first patient in the MAGELAN trial (prospective, Multicenter, feAsibility trial to evaluate the safety and performance of Gore Embolic Liquid used in presurgical embolization of cerebral Arteriovenous malformation). The first phase of the study is expected to include ten to twenty-five patients and to demonstrate the safety of the material.
  • Purdue University Honors W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.     2006-12-19
    At a reception in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University honored W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., for a donation of cleanroom garments to be used in the semiconductor research space of the center’s Scifres Nanofabrication Laboratory, an ISO Class 3 (Class 1) facility.
  • Gore Announces Exclusive North America Distributor of Wire and Cable     2006-12-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a leading provider of aerospace wire and high data rate cable, is pleased to announce A. E. Petsche Company as the exclusive North America distributor of GORE™ Bulk Wire and Cable.
  • Gore & Associates to Exit the Plastic Surgery Market     2006-11-02
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced that it will no longer sell or market products in the plastic surgery market. This action is limited to all of the GORE Subcutaneous Augmentation Material (GORE S.A.M.) products including TRIMENSIONAL 3-D implant extended chin, nasal dorsum and malar, sheets, sutures for plastic surgery applications, facial slings and strands.
  • Gore Introduces New Online Configurator For Specifying Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies     2006-09-26
    Available now from Gore is the new GORE™ Microwave/RF Assembly Builder, an online interactive configurator tool that provides simple step-by-step instructions for designing GORE™ Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies.
  • ORLive Presents: Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm     2006-09-06
    Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open Surgery Using GORE® Thoracic Endoprosthesis.
  • Gore's Fiber Optic Core Survives More Than 50 Million Rolling Flex Cycles     2006-07-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates' High Flex Cable Assemblies recently achieved another milestone when its fiber optic core surpassed the 50 million cycle mark during a rolling flex test. The multimode glass fiber optic core was tested at a 48 mm bend radius with no change in optical attenuation when the test was stopped at 56 million cycles. The core was also tested at a 40 mm bend radius without cable chain with similar results.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Novel Liquid Embolic Technology     2006-07-07
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Neural Intervention Technologies, Inc. (NIT), a medical device company developing a novel liquid embolic material for the treatment of blood vessel defects. Financial details and other terms of the agreement are confidential.
  • Lab Results Show GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial Inhibits MRSA Adherence     2006-06-26
    To help address the growing patient and hospital management challenges of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), W.L. Gore & Associates offers GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial, which has recently been reported to inhibit MRSA adherence in laboratory testing.
  • A Relentless Drive for Greater Testing Accuracy, from Test & Measurement World (June 1, 2006)     2006-06-01
    Test & Measurement World interviews Steve Baldo, Gore's Global Business Unit Leader for Test & Measurement Products.
  • Gore Announces Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement For Open Staplers     2006-04-07
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has introduced GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement configured for open surgical staplers. The first synthetic, bioabsorbable material of its kind, GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement is specifically engineered to reduce the incidence of perioperative leaks and bleeding in a variety of open and minimally invasive surgeries.
  • GORE™ OMNIBEND™ Fiber Dramatically Increases Rope Service Life In Critical Bending Applications     2006-03-21
    Using patent-pending technology, GORE™ OMNIBEND™ Fiber can be added to conventional synthetic rope constructions. The GORE™ fiber, composed of Gore’s proprietary expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), acts as a durable dry barrier to abrasion, reducing friction and elevated temperatures normally caused by friction. The result is vastly increased service life and reliability for synthetic rope.
  • Gore Voted #1 in The Sunday Times “100 Best UK Companies to Work For” For Third Straight Year     2006-03-06
    W L Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd, based in Livingston and Dundee and manufacturer of the world famous GORE-TEX® fabric, has yet again been voted number one in The Sunday Times "100 Best Companies to Work For" - the first company to stay top of the list three years in succession.
  • W.L. Gore & Associates Receives Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Its PTFE Separators and Carbon-Filled PTFE Electrodes and Electrode Assemblies for EDLCs     2006-02-27
    Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis of ultracapacitors: global trends and developments, selected W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. as the recipient of the 2005 Technology Leadership Award in the field of electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) and components.
  • Gore Marks 9th Year as One of Nation's Best, Company Earns #5 Position on FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For” List     2006-01-09
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 9th consecutive year. The January 23, 2006 issue of the magazine ranks Gore number five overall and number two among midsized companies.
  • Removable Shielding Technologies for PCBs (from EE-Evaluation Engineering, January 2006)     2006-01-01
  • First Patient Treated in VIBRANT Study of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis vs. Bare Nitinol Stent to Treat Lower Limb Vascular Disease     2005-10-17
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), the manufacturer of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis, announced today the treatment of the first patient in the VIBRANT (VIaBahn veRsus bAre Nitinol stenT) Study of comparative treatments for the superficial femoral artery (SFA).
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Premier Bioactive Heparin Technology Company     2005-10-05
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced today that it has acquired Carmeda AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of the most clinically proven, hemocompatible surface coating for medical devices.
  • Dr. Robert W. Gore Named Perkin Medal Winner, Industry's Highest Honor     2005-09-07
    The Society of Chemical Industry (America Section) has named Robert W. Gore, Ph.D., Chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates, the winner of the 2005 Perkin Medal.
  • Gore CEO Terri Kelly Featured in Fast Company Magazine     2005-08-24
    The September 2005 issue of Fast Company magazine turns the spotlight on Terri Kelly, the president and CEO of W. L. Gore & Associates. Terri talked to Fast Company writer Alan Deutschman as part of the magazine’s recurring feature on CEOs called “What I Know Now.” Her comments addressed leadership, “followership” and communication, among other subjects.
  • In the News: Doctors Try New Device to Block Aneurysms     2005-06-14
    A device that resembles a child's finger trap toy is being used to treat a type of heart aneurysm that often grows without any symptoms until it bursts, usually with fatal consequences.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis     2005-06-14
    W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis (6, 7, and 8 mm diameters) for use in the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA).
  • GORE™ Medical Membranes Featured in Medical Design News     2005-06-13
    A few guidelines for selecting filters: Find the best filter by considering flow rate, barrier properties, and fluid pressure.
  • Gore Develops First Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug To Receive FDA Clearance     2005-04-14
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug. The device, the first of its kind, was developed as an alternative to permanent hernia plugs.
  • Gore to Distribute Datascope Corp.’s InterVascular Products in U.S.     2005-03-28
    W. L. Gore & Asssociates, Inc. (Gore), the leading manufacturer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) vascular grafts, announced today an agreement with Datascope Corp. to exclusively distribute the entire InterVascular portfolio of polyester products available for sale in the United States.
  • Gore Receives FDA Approval for the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis     2005-03-24
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis. It is the first device of its kind approved in the US for treatment of patients with aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta.
  • Gore Earns #2 Position on U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” List     2005-01-10
    W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the U.S. "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, Gore garnered the #12 position.
  • Gore Cited as America’s Most Innovative Company     2005-01-06
    Fast Company magazine was looking for innovation, it went straight to W. L. Gore & Associates and named Gore "The Most Innovative Company in America."
  • GORE VIATORR® Endoprosthesis Receives FDA Approval For TIPS     2004-12-08
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE VIATORR® Endoprosthesis, an advanced technology, implantable device to treat portal hypertension in both de novo and revision Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedures.
  • Gore Ranks #12 Among Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For"     2004-01-19
    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., today announced it has again been selected as one of Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For." Gore is ranked 12th in the magazine’s January 12, 2004, feature story.

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