AFL has appointed Comtest Technologies as its sole distributor in South Africa and selected countries in southern Africa for its test and inspection products. AFL manufactures, engineers and installs the fibre optic products and equipment that communications providers need to provide quad-play solutions to their customers.
From l: Gary Casper, Comtest product specialist; Nick Cole, AFL regional sales manager.
AFL’s test and inspection products consistently meet and exceed customer needs, delivering exceptional fibre optic test equipment and outstanding service. Nick Cole, AFL’s regional sales manager for the test and inspection divison for South Africa, has confidence that Comtest will take AFL sales to new heights and quickly become a leading force in the test and inspection market in South Africa. “AFL’s ISO certification and quality practices ensure you receive excellent products and documentation,” he says.
“Our products are designed to provide accurate results every time. They are engineered to endure outside plant environment and feature intuitive user interfaces that provide quick results without complicated training requirements. We believe that Comtest has the right mix of people with technical and industry knowledge to make any customer feel comfortable with his or her choice of AFL product and ensure that our solutions fit every need.”
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