AFL Enhances Existing Indoor/Outdoor Breakout Cables

Product Line Now MSHA-approved

Spartanburg, South Carolina - April 7, 2009

AFL Telecommunications is re-introducing its indoor/outdoor breakout cables, recently approved by the Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

"As we continue to seek opportunities to expand our fiber optic cable product lines and tap into harsh environment markets, MSHA-approval is a necessity," stated Doug Baker, Product Manager. "By meeting MSHA requirements, we are able to work with various industries such as mining, providing additional, competitive options for communication systems.

"Perfectly suited for rugged applications and installations requiring increased performance, AFL’s Indoor / Outdoor Breakout Cables feature a UV and fungal-resistant semi-pressure extruded outer jacket. Individual subunits measure 2.5mm, allowing for ease of field termination, and use water-blocking aramid which further protects the tight-buffered fiber.

"The high performance nature of these products when combined with the relatively low weight and all-dielectric design make these cables ideal for communication applications in these environments," stated Bob Sebesto, Market Manager for Mining.

AFL Telecommunications currently manufactures a diverse set of fiber optic cable including OPGW (Optical Ground Wire), ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting), loose tube and various premise fiber optic cables.

For additional information, visit www.AFLtele.com.

About AFL Telecommunications

AFL Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan, 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. AFL Telecommunications is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina and has additional operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K.

SkyWrap®: Not Just a Cable; a Proven Solution

Spartanburg, South Carolina - March 17, 2009
Having installed over 15,000 miles of this innovative fiber optic cable system, AFL Telecommunications is re-introducing SkyWrap to the electrical transmission and distribution industries. With over 30 years of proven technology, SkyWrap utilizes patented lightweight equipment to wrap cable onto ground wire or phase conductors on overhead power lines. Adaptable for high, medium or lower voltage, SkyWrap is ideal for managing demand, communication network builds and upgrades, or optimizing networks as it quickly installs a fiber optic link on existing infrastructure with minimal or no disruption in service.

The SkyWrap cable and installation method provides an extremely cost-effective and long-term solution.With fiber counts up to 144, SkyWrap is ideal for maximizing capacity for communications, internal control and monitoring of infrastructure, and for providing third party telecommunications services. Bullet-resistant cable designs are available for installation in harsh environments with a full range of accessories for any tower or conductor type. The installation equipment consists of a patented spinning machine and a remotely operated gas-powered tug, making it ideal for even the most difficult of terrains.

"As customer demand puts increasing pressure on power utilities to provide consistent levels of electricity, the need for reliable control and monitoring is vital," said Kurt Dallas, General Manager of AFL Telecommunications, Cable Systems. “But when costs are high and demand is constant, the risk of power outages increases. AFL's SkyWrap solution not only provides a way to install fiber optic cable without replacing existing wires, but also provides cost savings with quick installation without power outage time."

As a retrofit cable solution, SkyWrap stands alone compared to other installation methods – the cable does not unwind, loosen or deteriorate. The system is optimized to deal with temperature variations, remaining tight on the conductor while ensuring no fiber strain.

AFL also provides complete turnkey installation and project management services to maximize the benefits of SkyWrap installation. With nearly 25 years of experience in fiber optic cable technology, engineering and installation around the world, AFL Telecommunications is uniquely positioned to assist with the best and most relevant solutions.



For additional information on SkyWrap and to view a video of the SkyWrap installation process, visit: http://www.afltele.com/products/fiber_optic_cable/skywrap/.

About AFL Telecommunications
AFL Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan, 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. AFL Telecommunications is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina and has additional operations in the U.S., Mexico and the U.K.

AFL Network Services Delivers End-to-End Managed Wi-Fi Service Solution to Hyatt Regency Newport

Spartanburg, South Carolina - March 4, 2009
With million dollar views and a recently completed $34 million dollar resort-wide renovation, the Hyatt Regency Newport’s spectacular private island location is the perfect setting for its event facility. Featuring versatile meeting space, the facility required high-performance mobile Wi-Fi coverage enabling guests to maintain seamless connectivity throughout the facility. AFL Network Services and BelAir Networks addressed these requirements as part of an end-to-end managed Wi-Fiservice solution.

“For our requirements, BelAir Networks’ products deliver the highest performance ubiquitous coverage at the lowest cost – and they’re quick and easy to deploy so there’s no disruption to our guests,” said Ron Hardin, IT Director, Davidson Hotel Company, one of the nation’s largest independent hotel management companies. Davidson Hotel Company bought the Hyatt Regency Newport in a joint venture with Amstar Group in 2006. “Davidson Hotel Company consistently creates and enhances value in each of its owned and managed properties and BelAir Networks high-performance Wi-Fi has become part of that value proposition.”

AFL Network Services provides Davidson Hotel Company with an end–to-end managed Wi-Fi service solution to address their requirements at the Hyatt Regency Newport and other hotels and resorts in the Davidson portfolio. AFL deployed just eight BelAir100 wireless access points to provide high-performance Wi-Fi coverage of 27,000 square feet of function space, including ballrooms, meeting rooms and pre-function areas. AFL’s end-to-end solution at the Hyatt Regency Newport includes network design, installation, management and ongoing support. AFL also installed and supports a new Internet connectivity management and billing system along with a solution for application-specific traffic management and bandwidth shaping to ensure a consistent user experience.

“Because we’re providing an end-to-end managed Wi-Fi service solution, we want best-of- breed technology that’s easy to manage, and, of course, cost is always an issue,” said Kent Brown, Director, Access Solutions, AFL Network Services. “Whatever the deployment situation – indoors, outdoors, in both new installations and network upgrades/replacements – we’ve found that BelAir Networks’ comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi networking products consistently deliver high-performance, highly reliable and very cost-effective Wi-Fi coverage that we can deploy quickly and manage both centrally and remotely.”

Driven by the powerful, feature-rich BelAirOS operating system software and managed by BelView, BelAir Networks offers the industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio of indoor access points (AP) and outdoor wireless nodes supporting both Wi-Fi and WiMAX, as well as public safety, defense and intelligent transportation system (ITS) frequency bands. BelAir Networks’ deployments require less equipment and wiring than traditional Wi-Fi access points, reducing the cost, time, labor and maintenance associated with the network deployment and its ongoing operation. Hosted software-based control enables centralized management and lowers network CapEx by about 30%. The highly reliable and esthetically attractive BelAir nodes and APs enable hotel operators to get Wi-Fi up and running quickly with no disruption to guests, visitors or staff.

“AFL’s extensive networking experience and commitment to providing end-to-end managed Wi-Fi service solutions enables leading hospitality operators and management companies, such as Davidson Hotel Company, to address increasing demand for high-performance wireless networking driven by the growing number of Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices and applications,” said Dave Park, VP, Product Marketing, BelAir Networks. “With a managed Wi-Fi service model, hotels and resorts can address Wi-Fi demand and opportunities without creating additional strain on internal IT resources.”

About AFL Network Services
AFL Network Services is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With 35 field offices in the U.S. and over 1300 employees, AFL provides telecommunications installation and maintenance services in the enterprise, wireline and wireless markets. For additional information on products and services offered by AFL Network Services and its affiliates visit www.AFLNetworkServices.com.

About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the technology and market leader delivering the industry’s highest performance mobile broadband networking solutions for video, voice and data applications. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company backed by investment from leading venture capital firms including Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund and Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information about BelAir Networks products and customers, visit www.belairnetworks.com.

About Davidson Hotel Company
Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Davidson Hotel Company is an award-winning, full-service hotel owner and third-party management company that provides management, development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and accounting expertise for the hospitality industry. The company currently owns and/or manages 32 upscale, independent and branded hotels with nearly 9,100 rooms across the United States, including such affiliations as Westin, Sheraton, Hyatt, Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Marriott, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn. Additional information on Davidson may be found at the company’s Web site, www.davidsonhotels.com.

AFL Telecommunications Launches a "Dynamic Duo"

Introducing the Noyes C860 QUAD OTDR and Certification Test Kit

Spartanburg, South Carolina - December 17, 2008

AFL Telecommunications introduces the Noyes C860 QUAD OTDR and Certification Test Kit. The new test kit includes one hand-held C840 QUAD OLTS tester and one C850 QUAD OTDR/OLTS with built-in Auto-Test functionality in a rugged transit case loaded with test and cleaning accessories. Using this kit, technicians can troubleshoot, document and perform certification tests of multimode and single-mode fiber networks, store results and create professional test reports.

The C850 is both a QUAD Certification Tester and full-featured QUAD OTDR which has a large transflective touch screen display. Featuring single-mode and multimode OTDR capabilities that can be used to perform Tier 2 testing of fiber networks, the C850 includes integrated single-mode and multimode optical light sources, an optical power meter and visual fault locator. The C840 QUAD Certification Tester includes both single-mode and multimode optical light sources, an optical power meter and a visual fault locator. It can be used alone as a traditional power meter and light source to measure fiber loss or as a visual fault locator to find fiber breaks.

Used together the C840 and C850 (aka the C860 QUAD kit) perform Tier 1 dual wavelength multimode or single-mode Auto Tests of one or two fibers in one or both directions; measure both loss and length of the fibers and compare the results to industry standards, applications and user-defined threshold values to certify the fibers.

For additional information on AFL, visit http://www.afltele.com/.

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.

Smaller, Yet Better

Introducing the New LightLink OptiNID OPN-500

Spartanburg, South Carolina - December 10, 2008

The OptiNID OPN-500 is an optical demarcation closure designed for use in either indoor or outdoor environments. Smaller to suit FTTH demarcation applications and versatile to suit Cat5 or coax connections, the closure is capable of housing up to six bulkhead adapters in one 118 LGX® compatible adapter plate. Equipped with an integrated splice tray, which holds up to six single fusion splices, the OPN-500 can be either wall or pole-mounted for ease of use and accessibility.

For additional information on AFL, visit

www.AFLtele.com.

LGX® is a registered trademark of Furukawa Electric North America, Inc.

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.

AFL Telecommunications Named One of South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies 2008

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.

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.