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Awards and Recognition

2018

  • NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety

    • AFL Raleigh received a gold award and was recognized for one year with an incident rate at least 50 percent below the industry average
    • AFL Monroe received a gold award and was recognized for nine years with the rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average

  • Laser Focus World Silver Innovators Award

    • Awarded for the LZM-110A+ LAZERMaster

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Corporate Responsibility Award

    • Recognized for the positive contributions made in the local community

  • Spartanburg Community College Economic Visionary Award

    • Awarded for extraordinary leadership in transforming the Upstate of South Carolina  

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Workplace Safety Award

    • 2017 Workplace Safety Award for cabling, connectivity/splicing and accessories manufacturing plants

  • Middle Tyger Community Impact Award

    • Awarded by the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, the award is given to individuals or organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment and support of the YMCA's mission

  • Best in Show at BICSI Winter/New Product Pavilion

    • Awarded by BICSI attendees, AFL's FOCIS Duel won "Install Tools, Methods and Testing" category and overall Best in Show


2017

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)

    • Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award

    • Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award

    • Awarded to companies whose associates exemplified the highest level of team spirit during their campaign

  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

    • Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable, Accessories and Wire manufacturing

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

    • Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable and Accessories manufacturing

  • Kriz Davis Partner of the Year Award 

    • Recognizes companies for combined overall growth in sales dollars, growth percentage in sales, overall growth and collaborative sales efforts

  • Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program

    • Gold Award 
      • FOCIS Flex
      • ROGUE OTDR with aeRos® Workflow Management 
      • Wrapping Tube Cable with SpiderWeb® Ribbon 

2016

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

    • Awards of Excellence
      • ​Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
      • Advertising Campaign: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign
    • Award of Merit
      • Internal Communication: Just AFL Campaign

  • IABC Southern Region (International Association of Business Communicators)

    • Silver Quill Awards of Excellence
      • Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
      • Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign

  • Cabling Installation & Maintenance Platinum Innovation Award

    • Recognizes innovative products and systems as well as their uses and applications. AFL's FlexScan Complete Kits received the platinum award.  

  • AT&T Supplier Diversity Crystal Award

    • Awarded to Prime Suppliers who attained and/or exceeded 21.5% diversity utilization in 2015, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to helping the diverse supplier community grow and prosper

  • Energex Suppliers Award (Australia)

    • Recognizes companies with outstanding operational performance, quality and delivery

  • City of London Gold Award (UK)

    • Acknowledges companies that consistently exceed the requirements of the Code of Good Practice and have a regard for the surrounding environment by reducing disturbance to businesses and residences

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)

    • Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award

  • North Carolina Department of Labor

    • Safety Award
      • Silver Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC
      • Gold Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC

  • SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)

    • Recognized by the Smart Business Recycling and Green Hospitality Program for recycling efforts

  • Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS)

    • Community Partner Award (2016) - AFL's Test & Inspection Division

  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

    • Commendation of Excellence Award/Safety Program Recognition (2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

    • Safety Performance Recognition Award (for 2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing

 

2015

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

    • Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
    • Safety Performance Recognition Award (2014) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
    • 18 Years without a Lost Workday Incident Recognition Award - Hidden Lake manufacturing plant (ranked among the top three SCMA members)

  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

    • Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2014) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC Manufacturing

  • Union County Chamber of Commerce

    • 2014 Gold Award for Safety - AFL Monroe and AFL Raleigh
    • Million Hour Safety Award - AFL Monroe

  • BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program

    • Excellent Safety Performance

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

    • Best of Show
      • AFL Fall Festival
    • Awards of Excellence
      • Special Events: AFL Turns 30
      • Special Events: AFL Fall Festival
        • Received Best of Show award
      • Marketing Communication: Swage Bus and Cable Accessories Product Launch Campaign
      • Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
      • Advertising Campaigns: Marketing Automation Campaign

  • IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)

    • ​Silver Quill Award of Excellence
    • Silver Quill Award of Merit
      • ​Communication Management - Internal Communication: AFL Turns 30

2014

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

    • Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)

    • Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award

  • South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

    • Total man hours worked since last incident - Ridgeview Manufacturing
    • Total man hours worked without a lost workday incident during 2013 - Ridgeview Manufacturing Safety
    • Performance ​Recognition Award - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing

  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

    • Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2013) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing

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

  • IABC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)

  • BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program

    • Excellent Safety Performance

2013

  • BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program

    • Excellent Safety Performance

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)

    • Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving

  • United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award

  • 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

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

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)

*Award in Top 5 of all entries submitted across SC

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

 

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