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ArticleGore and Bionic Yarn collab to develop textiles made from ocean-bound plastics
W. L. Gore & Associates and Bionic Yarn, a material engineering company from New York, have announced a collaboration to drive the development of a high-performance textile made from traceable, recycled plastic. Gore said it recently made an equity investment in Bionic to help streamline its fiber supply chain and ...
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Bret Snyder named president and CEO of W.L. Gore
Bret Snyder, chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates, succeeded Jason Field as president and chief executive of the company on Oct. 9. Field will be staying through December for the transition. Snyder has been chairman since 2016 and will retain his seat on the board. He is the grandson ...
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ArticleBob Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex, has died
Robert W. “Bob” Gore, chairman emeritus of the board of directors of W. L. Gore & Associates, died on Sept. 17 at the age of 83. Gore sat on the board of his family’s materials science company for 57 years, 30 of them as chairman, and served as president from ...
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ArticleGore presents new sustainability framework with ambitious CO2 targets for its fabrics division
W. L. Gore & Associates has released a new Sustainability Framework for its Gore Fabrics Division. The framework reflects the evolution of the company’s sustainability strategy and provides a cohesive, tangible expression of the company’s diverse and long-term commitment. In particular, it demonstrates Gore’s commitment to protecting people and the ...
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Gore comments on Gore-Tex and Covid-19
W.L. Gore & Associates has issued an official statement that “Gore-Tex materials are NOT designed and engineered to provide adequate airflow to assist human respiration when used in the manufacture of personal protective equipment, including face masks, and are NOT a viable alternative to protection against Covid-19.” Gore said that ...
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