Awards and Recognition
2019
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Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate, 2019 Business of Integrity Award for Community Service
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Recognition for commitment to exceptional marketplace standards that benefit consumers, employees, suppliers, industry peers and the communities in which we do busisness and serve
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
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Platinum - Bluetooth®-enabled Splicing Family
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Gold - FlexScan® Quad OTDR
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Silver - FOCIS Lightning Multi-fiber Connector Inspection System
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BTR Diamond Technology Review
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4.5 Diamonds Award
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FOCIS Lightning Multi-fiber Connector Inspection System
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4.0 Diamonds Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($200K+)
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Special recognition for outstanding contribution
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United Way of the Piedmont, Game Changer Award
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Awarded for increasing employee donations by 42 percent
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
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Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Corporate Responsibility Award
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Recognized for the positive contributions made in the local community
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NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety
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AFL Raleigh was presented with the Gold Award for the tenth consecutive year
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AFL Monroe was given a Gold Award for the second consecutive year for the rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average
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United Way of Central Carolinas 2018 Outstanding Accounts Award
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Special recognition for outstanding contribution
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2019 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Award
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Recognition based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during 2018 calendar year
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2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield LiveLifeBlue℠ Award
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Awarded to companies who have implemented corporate-level policies and programs to improve the well-being of associates at their company and in their community
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
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Awarded to five AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honoree
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Awarded for the FOCIS Lightning Ultrafast MPO/MTP Connector Inspection System
2018
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United Way of the Piedmont, Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
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Recognized through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Piedmont Chapter
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BTR Diamond Technology Review
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4.0 Diamonds Award
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FleXpress™ Fast OTDR Test Mode for FlexScan® OTDRs
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
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Silver Award
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Multi-Fiber Identification System
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FOCIS Duel Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System
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DHEC, Recycling and Green Hospitality Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($200K+)
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Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Creativity Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
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Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Coordinator Award
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Presented to individuals who set an example of outstanding leadership through their involvement in United Way activities
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NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety
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AFL Raleigh received a gold award and was recognized for one year with an incident rate at least 50 percent below the industry average
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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
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Laser Focus World Silver Innovators Award
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Awarded for the LZM-110A+ LAZERMaster
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Corporate Responsibility Award
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Recognized for the positive contributions made in the local community
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Spartanburg Community College Economic Visionary Award
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Awarded for extraordinary leadership in transforming the Upstate of South Carolina
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Workplace Safety Award
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2017 Workplace Safety Award for cabling, connectivity/splicing and accessories manufacturing plants
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Middle Tyger Community Impact Award
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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
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Best in Show at BICSI Winter/New Product Pavilion
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Awarded by BICSI attendees, AFL's FOCIS Duel won "Install Tools, Methods and Testing" category and overall Best in Show
2017
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)
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Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
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Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
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Awarded to companies whose associates exemplified the highest level of team spirit during their campaign
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable, Accessories and Wire manufacturing
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable and Accessories manufacturing
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Kriz Davis Partner of the Year Award
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Recognizes companies for combined overall growth in sales dollars, growth percentage in sales, overall growth and collaborative sales efforts
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
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Gold Award
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FOCIS Flex
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ROGUE OTDR with aeRos® Workflow Management
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Wrapping Tube Cable with SpiderWeb® Ribbon
2016
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – SC)
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Awards of Excellence
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Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
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Advertising Campaign: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign
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Award of Merit
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Internal Communication: Just AFL Campaign
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IABC Southern Region (International Association of Business Communicators)
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Silver Quill Awards of Excellence
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Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
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Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign
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Cabling Installation & Maintenance Platinum Innovation Award
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Recognizes innovative products and systems as well as their uses and applications. AFL's FlexScan Complete Kits received the platinum award.
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AT&T Supplier Diversity Crystal Award
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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
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Energex Suppliers Award (Australia)
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Recognizes companies with outstanding operational performance, quality and delivery
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City of London Gold Award (UK)
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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
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)
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Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
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North Carolina Department of Labor
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Safety Award
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Silver Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC
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Gold Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC
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SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
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Recognized by the Smart Business Recycling and Green Hospitality Program for recycling efforts
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Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS)
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Community Partner Award (2016) - AFL's Test & Inspection Division
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence Award/Safety Program Recognition (2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Safety Performance Recognition Award (for 2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing
2015
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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Safety Performance Recognition Award (2014) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
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18 Years without a Lost Workday Incident Recognition Award - Hidden Lake manufacturing plant (ranked among the top three SCMA members)
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2014) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC Manufacturing
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Union County Chamber of Commerce
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2014 Gold Award for Safety - AFL Monroe and AFL Raleigh
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Million Hour Safety Award - AFL Monroe
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
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Excellent Safety Performance
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – SC)
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Best of Show
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Awards of Excellence
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Special Events: AFL Turns 30
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Special Events: AFL Fall Festival
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Received Best of Show award
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Marketing Communication: Swage Bus and Cable Accessories Product Launch Campaign
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Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
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Advertising Campaigns: Marketing Automation Campaign
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)
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Silver Quill Award of Excellence
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Silver Quill Award of Merit
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Communication Management - Internal Communication: AFL Turns 30
2014
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)
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Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Total man hours worked since last incident - Ridgeview Manufacturing
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Total man hours worked without a lost workday incident during 2013 - Ridgeview Manufacturing Safety
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Performance Recognition Award - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2013) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
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Awards of Excellence:
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Awards of Merit:
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Employee Engagement: AFL Habitat House Build
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Other Graphic Design: AFL New Trade Show Booth
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Audio Visual: AFL 30-year Documentary
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IABC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)
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Sliver Quill Award of Excellence:
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
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Excellent Safety Performance
2013
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
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Excellent Safety Performance
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)
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Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award
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Economic Futures Award
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For Outstanding Commitment and Service to the Spartanburg County Community
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Safety Performance Recognition Award - Ridgeview Plant
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Safety Performance Recognition Award - Hillside Plant
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Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
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Awards of Excellence:
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Awards of Merit:
2012
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SC Biz News Roaring Twenties
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Top 20 Best-Performing Company in SC
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Broadband Gear Report BTR Diamond Technology Review
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NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System (3.5 stars)
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Communications Technology Platinum Award
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NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System - Honorable Mention
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
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Awards of Excellence:
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Awards of Merit:
*Award in Top 5 of all entries submitted across SC
2011
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence in Safety (3 SC locations)
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
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Excellent Safety Performance
2010
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Safety Award
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Safety Performance Award
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Broadband Properties Magazine
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Top 100 Broadband Companies
2009
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Safety Award
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Safety Performance Award
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Broadband Properties Magazine
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Top 100 Broadband Companies
2008
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Nuevo Leon Environment Protection and Natural Resources Agency (APMARN)
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AFL Monterry Mexico, Nuevo León “Recicla” Award for recycling efforts
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies Finalist (#20)
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Manufacturer of the Year (medium-sized business)
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
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Edgar L McGowan Award, AFL Spartanburg/Ridgeview facility with
6,061,567 hours since last lost time incident
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
2007
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
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Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
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Safety Award for Outstanding Record
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Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
2006
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Middle Tyger Council (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
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Large Manufacturer of the Year for Outstanding Community Service
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
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Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
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Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility
2005
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
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Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
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Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
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Safety Award for Outstanding Record
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Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility
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Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility
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Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving