Lebanese Arak Corporation – Lebanese Arak Corporation a.ka Carlo was established over sixty years ago thanks to the passions of a family group that has evolved throughout the years. Founded by Garabed Kurkjian in 1938 and continued under his sons, Krikor, and Garbis, and grandsons Garo, Ara and Brett, Carlo has grown from its origins in Lebanon to a modern international beverage company in the United States.