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Gore Sets Up Manufacturing In China

SHENZHEN, China (BRAIN)--W. L. Gore & Associates is opening a fabrics manufacturing operation in Shenzhen. Product manufactured there will begin funneling into the European, North American and Asian markets by next year.

"Asia has emerged as a formidable textile

supply and innovation center," said Gore's Terri Kelly. "We are very excited about the global supply chain flexibility and international market potential that operations on three continents will provide."

Gore has facilities in Japan, Europe and Elkton, Maryland. Last year the company had sales of $1.4 billion.

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