As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop and change every day, the world we know looks far different than it did just a few weeks ago. One thing that remains unchanged is our concern for and focus on the well-being of our Associates, customers and communities.

As a materials science company, we believe we can apply our technical expertise and production capabilities to help meet short- and long-term needs of the medical community and others who are providing essential services at this critical time. In fact, we have a task force focusing exclusively on that right now.

Drawing upon capabilities across our divisions, some of the solutions we are exploring include garments for front-line health care workers, filtration components for face masks and respirators, and other tools to address specific problems facing hospitals and those caring for critically ill patients. We are committed to doing our part, working with partners across a spectrum of specialties, to provide meaningful solutions. We will continue to provide updates on our efforts.
While that important work progresses, we continue our operations where and when appropriate given the local conditions and government requirements. Because Gore is a supplier to critical infrastructure sectors, including the chemical, communications, essential manufacturing, defense, emergency services, energy, healthcare & public health, and transportation sectors, we must push forward. We do so with the health and safety of our Associates foremost in mind and following local guidance that defines what kind of work and which facilities are considered essential.

We take these decisions seriously and we make them with guidance of our Global Pandemic Team. COVID-19 is impacting different parts of the world in different ways, on different timelines, and with government guidelines that are not uniform across the globe. Without question, we are committed to doing what is right for our Associates and also the customers and communities that rely on our products.

During this difficult time, we turn to our purpose as an Enterprise, improving life, which is underpinned by innovation, integrity, product performance and teamwork. Perhaps never before have we needed or depended on this promise more than we do today. We are committed to each other and to our customers. We are wholly dedicated to our Associates and their families. We are determined to help our communities however we can, using all the tools and expertise at our disposal. Together, we will get through this.

Sincerely,

Jason Field, President & CEO
on behalf of the Gore Enterprise Leadership Team