Client Profile
AFL Telecommunications LLC is a well-known U.S. provider of power and telecommunications infrastructure solutions, operating under Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. The company specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of fiber optic cables, transmission and substation accessories, and testing equipment. Its services span multiple sectors, including the power industry, broadband communications, rail transit, smart grids, and emerging markets such as renewable energy. AFL is highly regarded for its engineering expertise and global operational network, which covers the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Collaboration Background
Amid growing global demand for grid upgrades and renewable energy integration, AFL faced increasing market needs for highly reliable, high-voltage line fittings. To enhance supply chain efficiency and better respond to customer requirements, AFL sought a strategic manufacturing partner with large-scale production capacity and strict quality control. With its comprehensive product range in power line fittings, ISO9001 Quality Management System certification, and extensive experience in serving international OEM clients, SH Power passed AFL’s rigorous evaluation and was selected as the designated manufacturer for 220kV & 500kV extra-high-voltage line fittings.
Solution & Value Delivered
Product Scope: Included key line accessories such as tension clamps, suspension clamps, and connecting hardware, designed and manufactured in strict compliance with international standards such as ANSI/IEEE, and suitable for high-voltage transmission and distribution lines as well as substation structures.
Technical Standards: Products were manufactured using high-strength aluminum alloy/hot-dip galvanized steel and underwent rigorous quality validation, including salt spray tests and mechanical load tests, ensuring durability in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C.
Cost & Efficiency: Through automated production and bulk sourcing, SH Power helped AFL reduce procurement costs by over 20% and achieve rapid delivery within 30 days.
Quality Performance: Throughout the collaboration, the product defect rate remained below 0.5%, successfully supporting AFL in the execution of multiple U.S. regional grid upgrade projects.
Outcomes & Strategic Significance
This collaboration enhanced AFL’s market competitiveness while advancing SH Power’s technological and managerial internationalization:
For AFL: Strengthened product chain stability and cost advantages, enabling greater focus on core technology and customer development.
For SH Power: Signified recognition of its manufacturing capabilities in the high-end North American market, establishing a solid foundation for further expansion in the U.S. and Europe.
Looking Ahead
SH Power looks forward to building a long-term strategic partnership with AFL and aims to extend its proven OEM service model to additional product areas, such as composite insulators and GIS equipment, contributing together to the reliability and intelligence of global power infrastructure.
