2020 News
12/21/2020
AFL provided more than 1,000 small trees to students, faculty and staff at Beech Springs and Berry Shoals Intermediate schools.
12/15/2020
The ASCEND high density solution meets the growing demand for bandwidth and features fiber housings, high-density optical cassettes, custom trunk cable assemblies and field reversible patch cords.
12/1/2020
The Apex splice closure is designed to lower overall installation time with easier to use sealing and cable retention methods, along with industry-leading density.
12/1/2020
The website features a host of improvements and new network solutions that make it easier for customers to find what they need.
11/24/2020
The six patents were received over the last quarter for connectivity, test and inspection, and fiber optic cable technologies.
11/17/2020
This one-die system uses an innovative core gripping system that ultimately cuts installation time in half.
10/21/2020
This year’s campaign culminated with a $494,000 donation to organizations around the world including in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Mexico.
10/20/2020
AFL and SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. (SENKO) announce the signing of the SN Technology Transfer and Patent License Agreement for SN Connectors and Adapters.
10/19/2020
The Fujikura 90S fusion splicer was recognized among the best in the industry by the 2020 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards.
10/13/2020
NodeFLEX is a universal, flexible node cable assembly that features a bendable rubber boot with integrated steel rods which hold the cable in place up to 90° after flexing.
10/12/2020
The new FlexScan TS100 is an optical troubleshooter that puts the power to identify, locate and resolve last mile network issues in the pocket of frontline field technicians.
10/8/2020
The Fujikura 90R Mass Fusion Splicer was recognized among the best in the industry with rating of 4 diamonds by the 2020 Broadband Technology Report's Diamond Technology Reviews.
10/7/2020
Administered by the NC Department of Labor, AFL received three gold awards for safety.
10/6/2020
With an abbreviated campaign over the summer and its recent extensive campaign in September, associates rallied in support of the local community.
9/14/2020
The facilities receiving this award manufacture fiber optic cable, accessories and fusion splicers and operate in highly industrial environments.
8/4/2020
Join Tom and a special guest from a Tier 1 ISP to learn proper methods and best practices for cable routing within fiber management systems.
8/3/2020
Patents were given for technology and developments in connectivity, fiber management, fiber optic cable, fusion splicing, test equipment and conductor accessory products.
7/27/2020
The installation of AccessWrap has doubled over the past two month due to the increased need for broadband capacity exposed by COVID-19.
7/1/2020
Scholarships were awarded to Andrew Lewis, son of Kristine Lewis, territory sales manager for AFL, and Kavya Patchipulusu, daughter of Prasad Patchipulusu, IT applications development manager.
6/17/2020
Hosted by Tom DePaolantonio, the webinar will cover the consequences and cures for over 80 percent of network outages.
6/15/2020
Recognition is based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during the 2019 calendar year.
6/9/2020
FTTx Outside Plant Design and Certified Fiber to the Home Professional (CFHP) Remote Classroom courses have been added to Light Brigade’s training catalog.
5/20/2020
Several associates are supporting both the Fiber Broadband Association and Women in Manufacturing, playing an active role to enhance both the fiber broadband market and the manufacturing sector.
4/20/2020
The new Remote Classroom Sessions deliver personalized training in a convenient and essential live, online learning format.
4/16/2020
Using 3D printing technology, more than 100 face shields have been sent to local hospitals, including Spartanburg Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center and another Upstate hospital, with more expected to be printed and dispersed.