About Us
About Us
Overview
As a leader in the automotive sector AFCO manufactures cutting edge, high quality fuel pumps and modules. These products are used in a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, personal watercraft, and ATVs.
With about 300 associates, AFCO is dedicated to provide our customers with products and services that meet or exceed their expectations for quality, integrity, and reliability. We deliver products and services to our customers at a competitive price by satisfying their requirements with on-time deliveries.
Heritage
Established in November 1989, Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation (AFCO) is a multinational joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH of Germany and DENSO International America (formerly known as Nippondenso America). In 1989, Bosch and DENSO entered into an agreement to act as equal partners in a joint venture that would combine advanced Japanese and German engineering and technology to produce a superior automotive product at a lower cost than either could do alone. This product would be a high pressure, turbine type electric fuel pump. The joint venture would be called Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation (AFCO).
On June 21, 1991, with just eighty-five associates, AFCO made its first shipment of fuel pumps to Diamond/Star Motors. To date, AFCO employs about 300 associates and has an outstanding reputation with all customers.
Vision, Mission, Philosophy, Values
"To Be the Driving Force in Fuel Pump Systems Through Our Commitment to Excellence"
AFCO's Mission:Building on the strengths of our joint venture, we provide the highest quality and cost competitive products for our customers while operating safely and socially responsible.
AFCO's Philosophy:Our Customers are our first priority
To ensure our customers' satisfaction: Quality, Delivery, Service and Cost are important Company priorities
Our Associates are our most important asset.
For our associates: Safety, Job Security, Competitive Wages, and Benefits are important Company priorities.
Teamwork and Continuous Improvement are key factors in implementing AFCO's Philosophy and in sustaining long term prosperity for both the Company and our associates
AFCO's Values:As a Company and as Individuals we are committed to:
Teamwork: By valuing input of others, we maximize our results through collaboration and synergy.
Trust: We trust one another and we can be trusted.
Respect: We respect others to achieve common goals and maintain long-term partnerships.
Continuous Improvement: We encourage continuous learning. We believe that everything can be improved.
Honesty and Integrity: We are honest and truthful in our daily actions and decisions. Our integrity will not be compromised.
Communication: We openly communicate with honesty and respect.
Passion for Success: We commit our best efforts to achieve our (the) best results.
Customers
AFCO is proud to supply fuel pumps and modules to some of the world's finest automotive manufacturers. If you drive one of these vehicles, most likely AFCO products can be found in:
Chrysler:
Ford
GM
Honda:
Mazda
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Subaru
Toyota
Volkswagen
Company Highlights
In September of 2015, AFCO celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Distinguished guests from around the globe joined us to recognize this achievement. Several speakers discussed the history of AFCO, the commitment of both Parent Companies, and the cooperation between Bosch, DENSO and the state of South Carolina in making AFCO successful. Recognizing AFCO's associates, the 25 most senior associates were recognized and a video from the Associates was played. AFCO also made a contribution to Tri-County Technical College. After lunch, plant tours were held. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary, appreciation meals were served to all associates and a family day was held on site.
AFCO was established in 1989 and made its first shipment in 1991 with only 85 employees. Today, AFCO employs around 300 highly trained, technically skilled associates functioning as a high performance team dedicated to providing customers with products and services that meet or exceed their expectations for quality, integrity, and reliability.
