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Family-owned Contract Carpet Corporation celebrates its 40 th year in business. From left to right: Chairman of the Board Rod Berle cuts the anniversary cake surrounded by his family including wife Sharon Berle, and adult children Catherine Berle, Carrie Berle Robertson, and Richard Berle. FOUR SEASONS AVIARA RESORT ANAHEIM CA, September 27, 2007 Contract Carpet Corporation celebrated 40 years in business with 70 special clients and guests in the home building and multifamily industries with a weekend of events at the Four Seasons Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California. One of the residential real estate industry's leading flooring companies and family-owned businesses, Contract Carpet hosted a golf and spa day and a celebration dinner dance to thank their clients and celebrate the 40th anniversary in business. "This extraordinary milestone of 40 years demonstrates the commitment and long-term relationships we have with our customers", said Rod Berle, Chairman of the Board for Contract Carpet. "Many have partnered with us for years and we are pleased to have them join our celebration." CEO Jake Manaster greeted the guests and in his remarks said the long-term success of Contract Carpet is attributed to Rod Berle's obsession with developing and maintaining close and deep relationships with each and every customer over the years. "This focus on customer care and service has been imbued as a central precept of the company's culture." President of Sales Richard Berle provided heartfelt remarks about his father, Rod Berle and how integrity and customer service were the cornerstones of the business and are what continue to make Contract Carpet one of the most successful flooring companies in Southern California. COO and CFO Sandra Schuman was also honored for her extraordinary commitment to the business as well as being a founding associate of the company, beginning in 1967. About Contract Carpet Corporation Founded in 1967, Contract Carpet is the largest family-owned provider of floor coverings in Southern California and proudly services many of today's finest builders, developers and property management companies. Their installation service centers support same day/next day service in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Inyo counties. Whether new construction, renovation or flooring replacement, Contract Carpet delivers more service and more value than any other flooring services company.