ULSTER CARPETS GRANTED A ROYAL MARK OF RECOGNITION

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Ulster Carpets have been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty the King.

Described as a unique mark of recognition, this is the second Royal Warrant bestowed on the family-owned manufacturer of luxury carpets for the home and hospitality sectors.

In 2022, the Portadown-based company were one of the final recipients of a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II. However, this expired on the Monarch’s death.

Now, following a review by the Royal Household, a new Royal Warrant has been issued by King Charles III.

“This is a proud day for our company, and we are extremely honoured to have received the Royal Warrant from His Majesty the King,” said Nick Coburn CBE, Ulster Carpets Group Managing Director and Deputy Chairman. “A Royal Warrant is a unique mark of recognition that is viewed across the world as demonstrating unparallelled levels of quality, excellence and craftmanship.

“Ulster Carpets takes great pride in being a British company operating on a global stage and this honour underpins the high standards delivered by our dedicated employees working at our multiple sites across the UK.

“We share His Majesty’s support for British manufacturing, farming, and sustainability and, having had the privilege and honour of supplying the carpet for the King’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey, being awarded a Royal Warrant further strengthens our position as the premier global manufacturer of Axminster carpets.

“This ultimate accolade undeniably underlines our worldwide reputation and enhances our continued growth across all markets globally.”

Ulster Carpets have a long association with the Royal Family, with company founder, George Walter Wilson, who is Nick’s grandfather, welcoming Princess Elizabeth during a visit to Belfast in 1949.

In 2016, the then Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visited the company’s headquarters, and last year Ulster Carpets designed and manufactured the majestic carpet for the King’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey.

The news follows the announcement expansion plans by Ulster Carpets.

Construction work is currently underway at their global headquarters in Northern Ireland to further extend their recently completed High Speed Weaving Building and build on the success of new looms that have been developed by GTM, a company that is part of the Ulster Carpets Group.

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Ulster Carpets, the globally successful manufacturers of luxury carpets for the home and hospitality markets, have been granted a Royal Warrant by King Charles III. The Portadown-based company manufactured the majestic wool-rich Axminster carpets for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey last year. Photo by Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images

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About Ulster Carpets Group
Established in 1938 in Portadown, Northern Ireland, by George Walter Wilson, Ulster Carpets are the premier supplier of Axminster and Wilton carpets to the residential, hospitality, marine and casino sectors across the world.

Still owned and run by the founder’s family, the core business remains headquartered in Portadown and has grown to be a highly successful global exporter with offices in London, Paris and across the USA.

The Ulster Carpets Group is made up of complementary business and employs over 700 across the world. In addition to Ulster Carpets, the Group includes specialist commercial carpet manufacturer, Danfloor; technical textile machinery manufacturer, Griffith Textile Machines (GTM); wool processing and dyeing company, Ulster Yarns; sustainable underlay manufacturer, Axfelt; and the luxury interiors brand, Roger Oates Design; sustainable furniture and materials producer, Solidwool; and iconic British flooring brand, Alternative Flooring.