W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Amesil

W. L. Gore & Associates recently announced it has acquired Amesil, a privately held, US-based provider of non-reactive fluid transport, containment and sampling solutions to the pharmaceutical and bioprocess markets. Amesil employs 46 people and is located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. Financial details were not disclosed.

GORE PharmBIO Products is a leading supplier of high-value technology products to the pharmaceutical industry. Gore is known for setting new standards for reliability and performance in a variety of global markets for nearly 50 years.

Through this acquisition, Gore will continue to enhance its product leadership in the biopharmaceutical category. Gore will continue to manufacture and sell Amesil products with the same high standards and outstanding commitment to service.

"The significant synergy between Gore and Amesil results in an immediate and impressive expanded product offering for our customers. It will also fuel ongoing development of innovative new products and applications to better serve pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries on a global basis," says Greg Tronto, Business Leader.

Gore is in the process of finalizing long-term integration plans. Gore will continue to manufacture Amesil's products in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.

About W.L. Gore & Associates
For nearly 50 years, W. L. Gore & Associates has cultivated a unique corporate culture, resulting in a high-energy commitment to innovation and a passionate belief in making a difference. Gore, perhaps best known as the inventors of GORE-TEX expanded PTFE, is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, industrial, fabrics and medical markets.

For more information about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and GORE products, call 1-800-431-GORE, or visit the Gore web site at www.gore.com.

SOURCE: W.L. Gore & Associates