This investment will increase broadband access in the U.S and support AFL’s portfolio of products compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
Apr 10, 2024
AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, has announced an investment of over USD 50 million to expand its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina.
As per a statement issued by AFL, the investment aligns with the Biden-Harris administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Internet for All initiatives to increase broadband access in the U.S.
It will result in the creation of new jobs and support AFL’s portfolio of products compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
“This expansion highlights AFL’s commitment to providing an end-to-end BABA compliant cable and connectivity portfolio for our valued U.S. customers and represents a significant milestone toward AFL’s ongoing contribution to a stronger, more connected future for all communities across the country,” said Jaxon Lang, President and CEO of AFL.
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The announcement builds on AFL’s previous investment of more than USD 35 million in the expansion of domestic cable manufacturing to support broadband deployment and modernization of the power grid. These expansions continue AFL’s four-decade long commitment to job creation and U.S. manufacturing.
The expansion will Increase the production capacity to meet the surging demand for fiber optic cable and boost the development of innovative & sustainable fiber optic cable solutions. It will lead to creation of new jobs at AFL’s manufacturing facilities, thus boosting the local economy.
The decision falls in line with the commitment to using U.S. made materials and supporting the domestic supply chain.
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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, and fusion splicers.
It 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.
