When one thinks of a carpet manufacturer, a great place to work doesn't always come to mind.   But that's exactly the case for Los Angeles-based carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street.   From its commitment to diversity to innovative environmental programs to an on-site gym and personalized fitness programs for all employees, Bentley Prince Street has become known as one of the best places to work in the city.

The largest commercial carpet manufacturer in the state, the company was recently recognized for its commitment to its employees when it was officially named one of the "Best Places To Work in Los Angeles" by the Los Angeles Business Journal .   Recognized as a company that is redefining the employee experience in the 21 st Century, Bentley Prince Street ranked as the third "Best Place To Work" among large companies (250 employees or more) in the county.

The 2007 Los Angeles Business Journal "Best Place To Work" program surveyed nearly 10,000 employees from companies across Los Angeles County to produce its first annual list of the top workplaces in Los Angeles.   The process included a rigorous analysis of every area of Bentley Prince Street's business, collecting detailed data through an Infrastructure and Practices Inventory(TM) employer questionnaire as well as an Insight Survey conducted among 250 randomly selected associates.  

According to company president Anthony Minite, "Our company's success is the direct result of the hard work, commitment and amazing energy of all our Bentley Prince Street associates.   We have worked hard to create a unique team culture that celebrates the enthusiasm, commitment and belief all of us have in who we are and what we can achieve together.   Everyone at Bentley Prince Street is passionate about making our company the best we can be, and that shared goal is reflected in our Best Place to Work ranking."  

Bentley Prince Street is also proud of the diversity in its associates, which the company believes sparks innovation and creativity that is key to its business.   Nearly 80% of its associates are minorities and nearly half are women.   In addition, 54% of company management are minorities.  

Another factor that makes Bentley Prince Street unique is its commitment to the environment.   Through its Mission Zero(TM) goal of eliminating any negative impact it has on the environment by the year 2020, all associates work together to come up with innovative industry-leading sustainability programs and processes.

Defining style, color, quality and service for more than 25 years, Bentley Prince Street manufactures and markets award-winning broadloom and carpet tile products for commercial and residential interiors across the globe.   With the industry's most comprehensive vertical carpet manufacturing facility, the company maintains third-party certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.