“AFI was founded 25 years ago with a fibre optic product line for audio, video and data products that focused primarily on the high growth security industry,” said Jack Fernandes, president and CEO of AFI.
“Since then, we have grown from a small five person office in Manhattan to a global business with headquarters and manufacturing now located in a 24,000 square foot facility with more than 65 employees.”
AFI was the first company to provide AGC with its video products; the first company to utilise single fibre bi-directional technology, and now, one of the first companies to offer fibre optic solutions for hybrid and IP-based video systems installations, the company says.
“The company is built on innovation and this has provided a very solid foundation to allow AFI to continue to develop advanced product and system solutions for this rapidly changing market,” Fernandes said.
“Today, we offer a full line of fibre optic and IP-based video surveillance solutions that include hardware, firmware and software, and these product solutions are marketed worldwide. As always, our development strategy is based on continuing to supply a leading edge, innovative and cost competitive product/system design.
“During these tough economic times, it is important to reaffirm with customers that the suppliers they select for their system solutions will be around to service them and provide scalable solutions for future implementation.
“AFI will be around for the long haul and we will be reinforcing that message everywhere we interact with our customers and our partners.”
