Spartanburg, South Carolina - November 13, 2008
AFL Telecommunications was honored as one of the Palmetto's state's top-performing companies during the presentation of the South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies 2008 program's Top 25 winners. The winners were announced during the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Annual Summit luncheon held at the Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, S.C. on November 13, 2008.
The South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies program, co-sponsored by Elliott Davis, LLC and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, recognizes an exceptional and diverse assembly of businesses from across the state. This year's winners represent a cross section of industries and business categories, including: financial services, construction, manufacturing, professional services, and technology among others.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., AFL Telecommunications, a leading fiber optic cable and accessories manufacturer, ranked #20 out of 25 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina. Employing over 500 in Spartanburg and over 3,000 worldwide, AFL's products and services impact various industries including telecommunications, broadband, private network, electric utility, and wireless as well as emerging markets such as oil and gas, mining and medical.
Accepting this award on behalf of AFL Telecommunications was Corie Culp, community relations manager. "Manufacturing is an integral part of the state's economy and we're honored to be significant part of the growth in South Carolina," stated Culp. "Through internal and external collaboration and teamwork, setting challenging and sustainable goals, and constantly researching new, emerging markets, continued growth will be realized not only for AFL, but also for companies statewide."
Otis Rawl, president and chief executive officer of program co-sponsor South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, thinks this success in the midst of somewhat troubling times is encouraging.
"It is so important to the growth of our state that we continue to have companies that persevere through all kinds of economic weather," Rawl said. "I'm proud to be a part of a program that celebrates such an outstanding group of entrepreneurs and business owners, who continue to rise to the top."
For the past seven years, Elliott Davis and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce have named a list of 25 entities as South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies, chosen for percentage increases in both gross revenue (or assets) and full-time employment over the previous fiscal year.
But as the landscape of South Carolina business evolves, so should the contest, according to Buster Kennedy, Elliott Davis marketing manager and director of the competition.
South Carolina's local companies continue thrive, but the Palmetto State is also a top destination for national and even international corporations. With fledgling ventures, multi-million-dollar conglomerates and those in between, in the 2008 list the dollar revenue growth and number of jobs added, in addition to the percentage growth, was considered. Elliott David determined the new method better compares small and large companies, and more accurately represents the diverse stories of South Carolina business.
About AFL Telecommunications
AFL Telecommunications is an industry leader in providing fiber optic products, engineering expertise and integrated services to the Electric Utility, Broadband, Telco, OEM, Private Network and Wireless markets. It has operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K. AFL Telecommunications is a division of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
AFL Telecommunications Celebrates Week of Community Service
Spartanburg, South Carolina - November 5, 2008
For the week of November 3, AFL Telecommunications in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as well as various AFL locations worldwide, will celebrate the first annual Worldwide Week of Community Service. Dedicated to the communities in which AFL operates, the Week of Service engages employees in various aspects of giving back to the community – including time and resources.
AFL Spartanburg associates kicked off the week honoring its Community Advisory Board, made up of five leaders within the Greenville and Spartanburg counties. In addition, on Monday, the annual Thanksgiving food drive began. Supporting District Five Family Ministries, various items including non-perishables such as boxed meals and canned goods as well as baby items and paper products will be collected to support families in the Lyman, Duncan, Inman and surrounding areas.
On Wednesday, over 20 associates in Spartanburg will be deployed to assist the Upstate Family Resource Center in Boiling Springs with a SPIRIT project. A SPIRIT project consists of ten or more employees gathering together to aid a non-profit for three to four hours of service. After the project is complete, employees present a check in the amount of $3,000 to the non-profit. AFL associates will be painting, sorting, building cubicles, hanging blinds and providing outside grounds maintenance.
Lastly, AFL associates will take part in AFL’s Take Root program where each associate in Spartanburg will receive a tree to plant at their home or area of their choosing. The Take Root program is an effort to continuously plant trees and bushes in the areas AFL operates. AFL’s goal is to plant 5,000 trees by 2010.
Several other AFL locations are planning events as well including Belmont, NH where associates will collect fresh turkeys for families; Duluth, GA where food will be collected for Hands of Christ Cooperative Ministry; Monroe, NC where food, clothing, diapers and various household items will be collected and given to battered women and children; Birmingham, AL where trees will be provided to associates; Monterrey, Mexico where associates will provide a SPIRIT project / grant, helping provide a meal to children and the elderly, and take part in a Take Root initiative with associates; and Swindon, UK where associates will take part in a SPIRIT project / grant to aid the Great Western Community Forest and provide trees as part of the Take Root initiative.
About AFL Telecommunications
AFL Telecommunications is an industry leader in providing fiber optic products, engineering expertise and integrated services to the Electric Utility, Broadband, Telco, OEM, Private Network and Wireless markets. It has operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K. AFL Telecommunications is a division of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.
About Fujikura Foundation
With a commitment to being an exemplary corporate citizen for the communities in which we operate, America Fujikura Ltd., parent company to AFL Telecommunications and AFL Network Services, has established a Foundation that focuses on four Areas of Opportunity supporting families, education, the environment and community partnerships. In keeping with both our current corporate strategies and principles, Fujikura Foundation is providing monetary contributions and volunteer opportunities so that we can give back to the communities who have made our existence possible. For additional information, visit www.AFLtele.com.
For the week of November 3, AFL Telecommunications in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as well as various AFL locations worldwide, will celebrate the first annual Worldwide Week of Community Service. Dedicated to the communities in which AFL operates, the Week of Service engages employees in various aspects of giving back to the community – including time and resources.
AFL Spartanburg associates kicked off the week honoring its Community Advisory Board, made up of five leaders within the Greenville and Spartanburg counties. In addition, on Monday, the annual Thanksgiving food drive began. Supporting District Five Family Ministries, various items including non-perishables such as boxed meals and canned goods as well as baby items and paper products will be collected to support families in the Lyman, Duncan, Inman and surrounding areas.
On Wednesday, over 20 associates in Spartanburg will be deployed to assist the Upstate Family Resource Center in Boiling Springs with a SPIRIT project. A SPIRIT project consists of ten or more employees gathering together to aid a non-profit for three to four hours of service. After the project is complete, employees present a check in the amount of $3,000 to the non-profit. AFL associates will be painting, sorting, building cubicles, hanging blinds and providing outside grounds maintenance.
Lastly, AFL associates will take part in AFL’s Take Root program where each associate in Spartanburg will receive a tree to plant at their home or area of their choosing. The Take Root program is an effort to continuously plant trees and bushes in the areas AFL operates. AFL’s goal is to plant 5,000 trees by 2010.
Several other AFL locations are planning events as well including Belmont, NH where associates will collect fresh turkeys for families; Duluth, GA where food will be collected for Hands of Christ Cooperative Ministry; Monroe, NC where food, clothing, diapers and various household items will be collected and given to battered women and children; Birmingham, AL where trees will be provided to associates; Monterrey, Mexico where associates will provide a SPIRIT project / grant, helping provide a meal to children and the elderly, and take part in a Take Root initiative with associates; and Swindon, UK where associates will take part in a SPIRIT project / grant to aid the Great Western Community Forest and provide trees as part of the Take Root initiative.
About AFL Telecommunications
AFL Telecommunications is an industry leader in providing fiber optic products, engineering expertise and integrated services to the Electric Utility, Broadband, Telco, OEM, Private Network and Wireless markets. It has operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K. AFL Telecommunications is a division of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.
About Fujikura Foundation
With a commitment to being an exemplary corporate citizen for the communities in which we operate, America Fujikura Ltd., parent company to AFL Telecommunications and AFL Network Services, has established a Foundation that focuses on four Areas of Opportunity supporting families, education, the environment and community partnerships. In keeping with both our current corporate strategies and principles, Fujikura Foundation is providing monetary contributions and volunteer opportunities so that we can give back to the communities who have made our existence possible. For additional information, visit www.AFLtele.com.
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