AFL Celebrates Grand Opening of its Poland Manufacturing Facility
2024年7月12日 - 7:44AM
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AFL, a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. and global leader in optical
fiber network infrastructure, is delighted to announce the grand
opening of the company’s sustainable Poland Manufacturing Facility,
located in MDC² Park, Gliwice, Poland. AFL’s European expansion
brings the company’s customer-first approach to uninterrupted,
high-speed connectivity and end-to-end fiber network solutions
closer to regional customers. Poland's central location, skilled
workforce, and progressive vision for green manufacturing empowers
rapid, sustainable customer growth. The launch also brings new and
exciting job opportunities with access to a range of rewarding
employer benefits.
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Jaxon Lang, AFL President and CEO
(Front), (Left to Right) Naoki Okada, Director, President and CEO
Fujikura Ltd. and Jaroslaw Zieba- Deputy Mayor of Gliwice. (Photo:
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The facility sits within a dedicated 13.4 hectare warehousing
development, offering 13,000m2 of available space. Design features
include solar panels, electric vehicle charging points, a green
wall, beehives, and a rainwater retention system. The building is
also ideally located close to the A4 and A1 motorways, minimizing
staff and customer transit times.
Naoki Okada, Director, President and CEO of
Fujikura: “Together, Fujikura and AFL proudly take up
challenges to deliver innovative, superior network solutions at the
forefront of sustainability. The Poland Manufacturing Facility’s
integrated eco-practices represent a significant step forward in
our joint mission to reduce AFL and Fujikura’s ecological impact
while setting new standards in corporate responsibility. This new
venture follows AFL’s formal ESG Committee launch and partnership
with the EPA ENERGY STAR program, further empowering the company to
reach its greenhouse gas goals in line with the Science Based
Targets initiative. I am confident the facility will serve to
connect our valued EMEA customers and partners with exceptional,
eco-conscious products and services, providing agile, consistent
experiences that earn trust and contribute to society.”
Fostering a Culture of Global Sustainability
AFL’s strong focus on environmental stewardship spans five key
areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions; adopting cleaner fuels
and investing in renewable power; natural resource conservation
through waste management; water conservation; and implementing a
circular economy with product lifecycle in mind. The Poland
Manufacturing Facility incorporates AFL’s sustainability
initiatives in line with the company’s Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) policy.
Jaxon Lang, President and CEO of AFL: “The Poland
Manufacturing Facility gives clear line of sight to the company’s
customer-first mentality, supporting regional customers with
innovative, high-density fiber network solutions at the performance
and scale they require. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, I
also celebrate AFL’s keen sense of community, with involvement in
local initiatives already underway in Poland, building on raising
over $800,000 for our global communities and our widespread
volunteer work. Simply put, I could not be prouder of the people,
passion, and potential at AFL. Our hopes and best wishes ride with
the teams taking up their new roles in Poland, and I know the
facility will have all the support it needs from everyone at AFL to
not only meet but exceed customer expectations from day one.”
AFL: Continued Expansion
Guided by customer-first thinking, AFL has seen remarkable
growth coupled with outstanding market recognition. Now, with
larger, global opportunities in the space, AFL’s globally unified
team ensures a consistent brand customers can interact with
seamlessly worldwide. The grand opening of the Poland Manufacturing
Facility underlines AFL’s intention to progressively expand
manufacturing and logistic capabilities across Europe, with the
launch sitting alongside AFL’s Monterrey expansion to serve the US
market, and the recently opened sales and technical support offices
across Mumbai and Delhi in India.
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
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