Gore Climbs UK "Best Company to Work For" List

Livingston, Scotland (March 4, 2012)—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.

Gore also rose six places to achieve number seven on the full UK Top 100 list published in The Sunday Times on March 4th, 2012.

The Sunday Times list is based on a wide range of factors from employee satisfaction and well being to company policy on a wide range of benefits.

The continued success of Gore is attributed to its associates and its unique company culture.

Gore HR team associate Ann Gilles said: "Our unique company culture, in operation for more than fifty years, is undeniably a major, contributory factor in Gore's continued recognition on the Best Companies list. But we must also congratulate all our associates, whose commitment and dedication to the company values make Gore such a great place to work.

"As well as aiding the innovation that results in world leading products our corporate culture's fundamental beliefs, where trust in the individual engenders engagement and accountability, make Gore a great company to work for."

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, fabrics, industrial and medical markets. Perhaps best known for its waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company's portfolio features a diverse array of innovations, including everything from guitar strings to life-saving cardiovascular devices. Gore is headquartered in Newark, Del., posts annual sales of roughly $3 billion, and employs more than 9,500 associates in 30 countries worldwide.

Contact

For further information on W. L. Gore & Associates (UK) Limited, please contact Henrietta Bryan on 07867 90 62 87.