W. L. Gore & Associates is a technology solutions provider with approximately $2 billion in sales and nearly 7000 associates. The company specializes in fluoropolymer innovations that improve the quality of life. The companys expertise extends from surgical implants to the first waterproof, breathable fabric and from guitar strings to electronic cables used in space exploration. W. L. Gore & Associates provides thousands of products that have set performance standards in diverse consumer, industrial, electronic, medical, surgical and pharmaceutical markets. Its well-known products include the Elixir guitar strings and Cleanstream filters. The company operates more than 45 facilities throughout the world with headquarters in Newark, Del. The company has a location in Elkton, Md., and Sunnyvale, Calif.