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The latest news from across the Ulster Carpets Group.

A picture of Dalreen Buchanan , Business Support Manager at Ulster Carpets is presented with an Arts Champion Award by (from left) Denise Watson, Brona Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer, and Maeve McKervey, Head of Business, at Arts & Business NI

25 September 2026

Commitment to Culture and Arts recognised

Ulster Carpets are one of 12 businesses from across Northern Ireland that have been awarded Arts Champion status by Arts & Business NI for their long-standing support for arts and culture.

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Staff from Ulster Carpets who successfully completed the Accelerate Your Growth development programme.
02 July 2026

Developing Future Leaders

Ulster Carpets recently partnered with AAB to deliver Accelerate Your Ambition, a leadership development programme designed to support employee growth and strengthen collaboration across the business.
Stephen Brooks, Managing Director of Alternative Flooring.
01 July 2026

Alternative Flooring Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

A new managing director has been appointed at Alternative Flooring and the company's creative director is transitioning into a strategic consultancy role.
Primary school pupils taking part in the Oakleigh Music Trust concert in Portadown.
19 June 2026

Young Voices Unite for Loneliness Awareness Week

Two rural primary school choirs from Portadown and Ballyclare came together this week as part of Loneliness Awareness Week, celebrating the role music plays in strengthening community connections and fostering a sense of belonging among young people.
Judith Watt and Katie Uprichard, RDANI, during their visit to the global headquarters of Ulster Carpets.
11 June 2026

RDANI - It’s what you can do that counts!

Every week people of all ages get the chance to enjoy horse riding and carriage driving thanks to the superb work of The Riding for the Disabled Association Northern Ireland.
A performance of 'I Love You Mum, I Promise I Won't Die' by the DSM Foundation.
22 March 2026

Raising drug awareness

Ulster Carpets have helped fund theatrical performances and workshops aimed at raising drug awareness for young people.

Pupils from Lurgan College who took part in The John Wilson Memorial Trust School Charity Challenge.
16 February 2026

Students secure £9,000 for 6 charities

The vital work of six different charities has been boosted by the presentation skills of students from schools in Portadown, Lurgan and Tandragee.

Staff from Blossom Children’s Ward at Craigavon Area Hospital with Ulster Orchestra’s Cecily Smith Nesbitt and Zoe Coakley, and Dalreen Buchanan of sponsors, Ulster Carpets.
05 January 2026

Hitting the right notes

Ulster Orchestra have been hitting the all the right notes for children at Craigavon Area Hospital thanks to support from Ulster Carpets.
A volunteer from Rosie's Trust charity with a dog.
02 January 2026

Supporting Rosie’s Trust

As one of Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned businesses, Ulster Carpets has pledged its support for Rosie’s Trust with a grant for the next three years.

New looms at Ulster Carpets which are part of a multi-million investment.
20 October 2025

Exciting Expansion Plans

Ulster Carpets have completed a further expansion to meet the growing demand for their luxury carpets and rugs.
An image of the Coronation of King Charles II at Westminster Abbey featuring custom carpets by Ulster Carpets.
23 September 2023

Royal Mark of Recognition

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