Spartanburg, S.C. | January 8, 2024 | AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment and accessories, announces it is the recipient of the 2023 Missy Gieselmann Collaboration Award, presented by SCMEP’s OpExChange. This distinguished award recognizes OpExChange members who are actively engaged in knowledge sharing and demonstrate the most collaborative spirit within the network.

AFL joined OpExChange, a peer-to-peer network of manufacturers and distributors in South Carolina, in 2022. AFL frequently hosts OpExChange collaborative events at its Duncan facility. Beyond offering plant tours, AFL hosted an all-day Power Analytics workshop this year showcasing how the Accessories division of AFL utilizes Power BI to boost warehouse efficiency and control.

“We are extremely proud to be recognized for our contributions in the OpExChange. Our associates have been instrumental in our success. Their engagement in the process is the driving force behind our achievements,” said Eric Borowicz, AFL Accessories General Manager. “We extend our gratitude to OpExChange for fostering a collaborative environment that encourages members to freely share and exchange ideas.”

Click here to learn more about the third annual OpExChange year-in-review and awards ceremony.

For additional information on AFL, its products and services, visit www.AFLglobal.com. 

About AFL
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.

About OpExChange
The OpExChange, sponsored by the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is a peer-to-peer network of manufacturers and distributors in South Carolina known for generating success for members through benchmarking and best practice sharing. Member companies host events and share practical examples of industrial automation, lean manufacturing improvements, and leadership development. It is an invaluable resource to South Carolina companies that provides access to others who are on similar improvement journeys. If your company is interested in participating in this collaborative effort to improve both the competitiveness of your operation and South Carolina, contact Mike Demos (Mike@OpExChange.com). More information and upcoming plant visits are available on the OpExChange website www.OpExChange.com.

Contacts
Nancy Rice
Public Relations Specialist, AFL
Nancy.Rice@AFLglobal.com
864.486.7386