Spartanburg, S.C. – April 1, 2025 | AFL, an industry leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, accessories and equipment, today announced that its Quality Engineering (QE) Test Laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 from the Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. ISO 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, the highest recognized standard in the world.

The accreditation formally validates the AFL’s QE lab's technical competence, reliability and operational efficiency. This recognition positions AFL at the forefront of quality testing and measurement services in the fiber optic industry.

"Achieving the ISO 17025 accreditation gives us greater credibility and showcases the reliability of our testing and measurement services," said Shelia Hammond, Senior Director of Quality and Training. "This internationally recognized standard not only assures our customers, both internal and external, that our processes meet rigorous quality requirements, but it also reinforces our commitment to excellence."

This latest achievement complements AFL's certification portfolio, which includes ISO 9001:2015 for quality management excellence and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental health and safety leadership.

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. 

Contacts 
Sheila Hammond
Global Product Marketing Manager
Shelia.Hammond@aflglobal.com

Nancy Rice
Public Relations, AFL 
Nancy.Rice@aflglobal.com