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This resolution honors AFL, a manufacturing company headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, recognizing its significant contributions to the state's manufacturing sector. Founded in 1984, AFL specializes in producing Ultra HD MicroCore SpiderWeb Ribbon (SWR) Fiber Optic Cable and employs 1,500 associates across seven facilities in Spartanburg County. The resolution highlights the company's manufacturing excellence, including a $155 million investment in expansion in 2024, its ability to produce enough fiber optic cable to stretch from Duncan to Tokyo in a single year, and its strong commitment to corporate citizenship through philanthropic efforts such as volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, and community grants. Additionally, the resolution notes that AFL established a $10 million foundation in 2024 and was nominated for the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance's 2025 Manufacturing Madness contest. The Senate officially recognizes AFL for bringing pride to South Carolina and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to the company's president and CEO, Jaxon Lang, and leadership team.

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