AFL to expand manufacturing operations in Duncan; $155 million investment, 150 jobs

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AFL to expand manufacturing operations in Duncan; 5 million investment, 150 jobs

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AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced Tuesday it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County.

The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs over the next two to five years.

“For four decades, AFL has been deeply rooted in Spartanburg County. Thanks to the strong support of our state and local leaders, our expansion enhances our global manufacturing capabilities while strengthening our local community,” according to AFL President and CEO Jaxon Lang. “This investment enables us to better serve customers worldwide with increased production capacity, while creating new opportunities in the Upstate.”

AFL will expand all of its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations located across Duncan, according to a press release. The expansion will increase production capacity for the critical equipment needed to support domestic cable manufacturing, broadband deployment and power grid modernization.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $200,000 set-aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements, according to the release.

“AFL expanding their Spartanburg County operations shows the company’s success and how good it is to do business in Spartanburg County right now. AFL has been a long-term partner for our county, and on behalf of county council, we’re grateful the company continues to hire in our community, providing opportunities for our residents,” said David Britt, Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman and Economic Development Committee Chairman.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Spartanburg County, AFL is a subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. of Japan and provides industry-leading, end-to-end solutions, products, and services to the energy, service provider, enterprise, industrial, and hyperscale markets, according to the release.

“AFL’s expansion and the more than 150 new jobs it will create in Spartanburg County represent a major victory for South Carolina’s world-class workforce,” said SC Gov. Henry McMaster.

What are the company’s products?

The company’s products, which include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, and outside plant equipment, are used in over 130 countries.

Individuals interested in joining the AFL team should visit the company’s careers page.