Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. Our products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. Of Japan.
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📣 💫 Throwback Tell Us Tuesday 💫 📣 In 1985 AFL shipped the first OPGW cable from Duncan, SC to Norlight Telecommunications Inc. a telecom company in Chicago, to be installed on transmission from what company? Last week we asked, "How many countries does AFL have major operations in?" If you chose 10 you are correct! 🌏
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🎉 4️⃣ 0️⃣ for 4️⃣ 0️⃣ 🎉 20-year AFL veteran, Tammie Jordan, believes our company culture is something she can stand behind every day. She feels like she has a sense of purpose within AFL and makes a positive impact through what she does, especially with the support behind her. As a buyer/planner for our US Services team, based out of our Monroe, NC office, she interacts with all of our different divisions, which keeps her on her toes and enjoying the challenges that come with it. With a "Customers First" mindset she goes above and beyond to always help. Tammie shared, "My customers are installers, installation managers, engineers, and directors. I try to get everyone the answers they need on time and always get to know them so I can have a good relationship with each one." Tammie, you truly do embrace our AFL Core Value of putting our "Customers First" and we are thankful for all you do to go the extra mile! 🤗 #WeAreAFL #AFL40th
💡 Are you ready to dive into BEAD’s roadmap for 2025? Join AFL’s Will Miller during an upcoming #webinar with ISE Magazine, titled "#BEAD: What’s Ahead in 2025?." Learn about key project management strategies, #BABA requirements as well as the status of funding proposals/approvals. 🗓️ November 13 🕰️ 11:00 AM EST Register today to gain insights on BEAD-funded network builds! 👉 https://bit.ly/4fuNPFF #WeAreAFL #broadband #BuildAmericaBuyAmerica
💡 Are you curious about the future of #utilityconnectivity? AFL will be showcasing our latest solutions at this year's UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Kansas City at booth #433! Plus, don’t miss out on the Innovation Zone to see our tech in action! 📍 Grand Ballroom at the #KansasCity Convention Center 🗓️ Wednesday, November 6 | 8 AM - 12 PM 🗓️ Thursday, November 7 | 8 AM - 5 PM #WeAreAFL #UBBAPlugfest #UtilityBroadband #ConnectedUtilities
In an upcoming, FREE #webinar hosted by ISE Magazine, AFL's Nicholas Marotta will explore the following solutions, highlighting how they are designed to work together for optimal space #efficiency and value: ✔️ SpiderWeb Ribbon® with Wrapping Tube Cable ✔️ Apex® Fiber Optic Splice Closure ✔️ Switchblade® Fiber Containment Vault Secure your spot and register today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/485z6yx #WeAreAFL #OSP #outsideplant #connectivity
🔓 #Governance is key to driving our #ESG goals! 👏 AFL's recent Corporate Responsibility Report highlights our efforts to enhance our data security framework with the goal to achieve ISO 27001 certification, and integrating ESG considerations into vendor onboarding. We’ve also launched a Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring our partners share our commitment to #corporateresponsibility. Read the full report to learn more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eB4Rld #WeAreAFL
🌐 Happy Gimme Fibre Day! Let's celebrate the power of high-speed connections that keep us seamlessly connected and exploring the digital world!📶 #GimmeFibreDay #WeAreAFL
Mark your calendars! 📅 November 15 ⏲️ 10:45 AM EST Join us at the South Carolina Telecommunications and #Broadband Association's (#SCTBA) Fall Conference Showcase in #charlestonsc where AFL's Joshua Simer will present on Engineering for Network #Sustainability. Hope to see you there! 👋 Learn more about SCTBA here 👉 https://bit.ly/40linW3 #WeAreAFL
❇️ Now hiring in the #UK ❇️ We're adding a Data Centre Portfolio Manager to our team in Milton Keynes, UK. This person will oversee a product line's entire lifecycle, from concept development and market analysis to strategic planning and execution. We are seeking someone with a proven ability to deliver innovative products that meet market demands and align with company goals by driving profitability and revenue growth. 📈 Interested in applying? Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4guLZWx #WeAreAFL #AFLCareers
📷 We are proud to announce that AFL associate, David Reeve's photo of our AFL crew rerouting a fiber optic network has won the "People's Choice" award for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) 2024 SC@Work: Photo Contest. The photo contest is an initiative from DEW to celebrate hard work and dedication in South Carolina by showcasing“South Carolina at work,” in which employers across the state photograph their employees working. #WeAreAFL