Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Duncan, South Carolina
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Since 1984
AFL is a manufacturer headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, United States, founded in 1984. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. AFL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd., having originated as a joint venture between Alcoa Securities Corporation and Fujikura. The company serves the automotive, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. In April 2026, AFL and Inligo announced a partnership to advance fibre manufacturing for the Unite Cable System.
AFL at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1984
Headquarters
Duncan, South Carolina
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
2715
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2715
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · Taiwan · China · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from AFL.
What this tells a buyer
AFL announced an additional $4.5 million investment in the AFL Foundation on 21 April 2026 to expand its philanthropic activities worldwide.
AFL's listed product areas include steel, aluminum, plastic, and LED components, as well as connectors, transmission equipment, and emissions-related products, with facilities in Duncan, South Carolina and Melbourne, Australia.
AFL is privately held as a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. and was named an Economic Champion by OneSpartanburg in October 2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
42 years in operation (founded 1984).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
AFL is a manufacturer headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, United States, founded in 1984. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. AFL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd., having originated as a joint venture between Alcoa Securities Corporation and Fujikura. The company serves the automotive, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. In April 2026, AFL and Inligo announced a partnership to advance fibre manufacturing for the Unite Cable System.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | Duncan, South Carolina |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What AFL makes
AFL's listed product areas include steel, aluminum, plastic, and LED components, as well as connectors, transmission equipment, and emissions-related products, with facilities in Duncan, South Carolina and Melbourne, Australia.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, LED, Transmission, Plastic, Steel, Tooling, Aluminum, Connector (source: aflglobal.com).
Certifications
AFL is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — aflglobal.com
ISO 45001 — aflglobal.com
ISO 9001 — aflglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
AFL announced an additional $4.5 million investment in the AFL Foundation on 21 April 2026 to expand its philanthropic activities worldwide. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2715 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Taiwan · China · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — AFL Releases FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report (aflglobal.com)
2026-08-11 — AFL Rebrands Network Services as AFL Integria | AFL (aflglobal.com)
2026-04-21 — AFL Invests Additional $4.5 Million in the AFL Foundation, to Expand Global Philanthropic Impact Worldwide (aflglobal.com)
2026-04-02 — AFL and Inligo Partner to Advance Fibre Manufacturing for Unite Cable System (businesswire.com)
2025-10-06 — AFL Receives Economic Champion Award From OneSpartanburg | AFL (aflglobal.com)
2025-09-29 — Avirata and AFL Form A2CS Joint Venture in India | AFL (aflglobal.com)
Facilities
AFL is headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:
Duncan, South Carolina — wirenet.org
Melbourne, Australia — aflglobal.com
Company details
AFL is privately held as a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. and was named an Economic Champion by OneSpartanburg in October 2025. AFL was founded in 1984, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 42 years in operation (founded 1984). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does AFL make?
AFL is a manufacturer headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, United States, founded in 1984. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. AFL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd., having originated as a joint venture between Alcoa Securities Corporation and Fujikura. The company serves the automotive, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. In April 2026, AFL and Inligo announced a partnership to advance fibre manufacturing for the Unite Cable System.
Where is AFL headquartered?
AFL is headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina (170 Ridgeview Circle, Duncan, South Carolina, 29334).
When was AFL founded?
AFL was founded in 1984.
How big is AFL?
AFL has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does AFL hold?
AFL lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does AFL import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2715 inbound shipments for AFL, with top origins including Japan · Taiwan · China · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 877-861-2024
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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