Awards and Recognition

2013

• Economic Futures Award

  • For Outstanding Commitment and Service to the Spartanburg County Community

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Safety Performance Recognition Award - Ridgeview Plant
  • Safety Performance Recognition Award - Hillside Plant
  • Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award

2012

• SC Biz News Roaring Twenties

  • Top 20 Best-Performing Company in SC

• Broadband Gear Report BTR Diamond Technology Review

  • NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System (3.5 stars)

• Communications Technology Platinum Award

  • NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System - Honorable Mention

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award

• IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)

  • Awards of Excellence:
    • United Way Campaign*
    • www.AFLglobal.com website*
    • Community Brochure (two awards – one for print and one for design*)
  • Awards of Merit:
    • eConnect eNewsletter
    • Company brochure (two awards – one for print communication and one for design)
    • www.AFLglobal.com website

2011

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  • Commendation of Excellence in Safety (3 SC locations)

• BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program

  • Excellent Safety Performance

2010

• Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce

  • Economic Champion

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Safety Award
  • Safety Performance Award

• Broadband Properties Magazine

  • Top 100 Broadband Companies

2009

• Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce

  • Economic Champion

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Safety Award
  • Safety Performance Award

• Broadband Properties Magazine

  • Top 100 Broadband Companies

2008

• Nuevo Leon Environment Protection and Natural Resources Agency (APMARN)

  • AFL Monterry Mexico, Nuevo León “Recicla” Award for recycling efforts

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  • Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies Finalist (#20)
  • Manufacturer of the Year (medium-sized business)

• South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

  • Edgar L McGowan Award, AFL Spartanburg/Ridgeview facility with
    6,061,567 hours since last lost time incident

• Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce

  • Economic Champion

2007

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  • Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations

  • Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury

• South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

  • Safety Award for Outstanding Record
  • Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility

• Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce

  • Economic Champion

2006

• Middle Tyger Council (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

  • Large Manufacturer of the Year for Outstanding Community Service

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  • Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations

  • Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury

• South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

  • Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility

2005

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  • Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations

  • Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities

• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

  • Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury

• South Carolina Occupational Safety Council

  • Safety Award for Outstanding Record
  • Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility
  • Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility