ELKTON, Md. (October 17, 2016) – W. L. Gore & Associates announces new North American distribution and manufacturing partners for the recently launched GORE® FR Apparel with GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabric for the oil and gas market. GORE® FR Apparel is a new line of FR foul weather outerwear products designed to meet the demanding needs of oil and gas workers.

Tyndale USA, Wayne Enterprises, Apparel Solutions International, and The Coverall Shop will be the exclusive distributors of GORE® FR Apparel for the 2016 launch into the North American market. Product is immediately available through each of them to meet Fall/Winter demand. 

“These distributors represent tremendous customer service and significant reach in alignment with our objectives for the brand,” says Sean McDearmon, market development champion. “We are confident in their ability to solidify GORE® FR Apparel with GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabric as the new standard in foul weather outerwear throughout North America”.

In addition to these distribution partners, Gore has added two key manufacturing partners to their oil and gas portfolio. Building off of their recent success with GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabric offerings for the utility market, Lac-Mac and National Safety Apparel (NSA) will be adding styles specifically focused on the oil and gas worker.

“These partners reflect the values and integrity that Gore products represent to the end user. We are excited to grow these product lines with them,” says Eric Gaver, Business Leader – NA Energy Market.

GORE® FR Apparel and other products featuring GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabric will be on display at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo (NSC) Show in Anaheim, CA October 17-19, 2016 and the OSHA Oil & Gas Show in Houston, TX November 29-30. 

For more information on GORE® FR Apparel with GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabric and branded products featuring GORE‑TEX® PYRAD® fabrics please visit www.goreprotectivefabrics.com/oil-gas/.

Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company’s portfolio includes everything from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace electronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Gore employs more than 10,000 associates worldwide. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings debuted in 1984.The company also appears regularly on similar lists around the world. Learn more at www.gore.com.

GORE-TEX, GORE, PYRAD and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.

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