Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Newark, Delaware, USA. For more than 50 years, Gore has built a worldwide reputation for ethics and integrity in its dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees, and for taking a long-term view when assessing business situations. W. L. Gore & Associates is the world's leading supplier of expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) components used in the transport and sealing of industrial fluids. Our products include aircraft sealant, high-performance gaskets and packing fibers for the most severe conditions.