Spartanburg, S.C. | December 13, 2023 | AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, accessories and equipment announced today that it has received double recognition at the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo in Greenville, South Carolina last month.

The conference showcases the achievements of manufacturers in the southeast and features executive panel discussions, engaging networking and a wide range of training and informational sessions.

AFL’s Vice President of Human Resources, Lisa Gunton, was recognized as one of 10 Manufacturing Maven. The award is presented to women making an impact on the South Carolina’s growing manufacturing industry. In September of this year, she was inducted into the 2023 class of Women in Manufacturing’s Hall of Fame. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in the manufacturing industry, Gunton continues to shape and lead the way forward.

Additionally, AFL was recognized and celebrated at the Salute to Manufacturing Ceremony, where Lt. Governor Pamela Evette delivered an insightful keynote that highlighted the importance of South Carolina's thriving manufacturing industry. AFL was presented with the Outreach Award which recognizes manufacturers who are actively making a positive impact on their respective communities in South Carolina.

AFL has a robust Community Outreach Program that includes grants, sponsorships, environmental initiatives, disaster relief and more.

“As a manufacturer based in South Carolina, we are honored to be recognized for our efforts in the industry. We are dedicated to driving innovation with our products and solutions, while remaining committed to making a substantial economic impact within our community,” said Marc Bolick, President, Product Solutions.

For additional information on AFL, visit www.AFLglobal.com.

Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company’s 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. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and read our blog.