AFL is a global provider of fiber optic products and services founded in 1984. Headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, the company operates in over 130 countries and is backed by Fujikura Ltd, a Japanese conglomerate with more than 128 years of industrial expertise. AFL serves energy, broadband, data center, AI, and industrial markets through an integrated portfolio of manufacturing and engineering capabilities.
The company's product offering spans the full fiber optic ecosystem: fiber optic cable, connectivity solutions including connectors and patch panels, fusion splicing equipment, and test and inspection systems. AFL also manufactures transmission accessories and substation hardware for electrical infrastructure. These products support telecommunications providers, utilities, data center operators, and industrial clients worldwide.
Beyond manufacturing, AFL operates a network services division that handles design, construction, installation, and maintenance of fiber infrastructure for broadband networks. The company employs engineering teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to support deployment and ongoing operations of fiber networks. AFL emphasizes safety, quality, and sustainable practices in its project implementations.
