With a 44% increase in attendance over last year, we are pleased to announce the 2006 New England Surfaces Customer Summit an unequivocal success. The Summit has grown in size each year since it inauguration 4 years ago, but this year’s growth was its largest.

Over 450 customer attendees came to Mohegan Sun Casino/Resort in Connecticut January 23 and 24.

“The response from our customers to the speaking agenda, the venue, and to the general direction of our company was very positive,“ noted Charlie Trapani, President of New England Surfaces. “We invested a lot of resources into the 06 Summit because we wanted to create an event that would have a strong impact and leave people thinking that it was well worth their own investment to attend. We were right on the money.”

In addition to the many manufacturer and industry speakers, including Jim Krengle, world-renowned NKBA consultant, New England Surfaces gave away thousands of dollars worth of prizes to attendees. A couple of the lucky winners – Mark Ducharme, Coastal Encounters and Justin Self, Classic Counters each won a 42” Plasma Television.

On the first night, NES hosted a memorable Awards Banquet that included a cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner, and entertainment by one of the leading comedian guitarists. But mostly it was a celebration to honor all of our customers, and highlight some of the outstanding sales performances during 2006.