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50 years of innovation.(BACKTALK)

W.L. Gore & Associates is celebrating its rise from the family basement as a wire and cable manufacturer to what's become a multibillion dollar leader in fabrics, medical, industrial and electronics products.

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On January 1, 1958, Wilbert L. "Bill" and Genevieve Gore celebrated both the new year and their 23rd wedding anniversary by launching a business in their basement. Bill surprised many by leaving his successful 12-year career as a chemist with the DuPont Co. to explore new uses for the synthetic material ...

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