Exciting Expansion Plans

Ulster Carpets have completed a further expansion to meet the growing demand for their luxury carpets and rugs.

The expansion at our global headquarters in Northern Ireland of the High Speed Weaving Building builds on the success of new looms that have been developed by GTM, a company that is part of the Ulster Carpets Group.

“We are already the world’s largest single-site producer of Axminster and Wilton carpets but this additional capacity will allow us to meet increasing demands from our customers across the world,” said Nick Coburn, Managing Director of Ulster Carpets. “All the new looms will be operational by April 2025, giving us the highest Axminster capacity in our history.

“This is part of a long-term investment strategy to redevelop and upgrade our manufacturing facilities and it displays our on-going commitment to manufacturing in the UK.”

In June, Ulster Carpets finished commissioning their fourth new high-speed loom in the last 12 months. Following the success of this initial investment, the decision was made to double the size of the High Speed Weaving Building to house a further four high-speed looms. Building work is set to be completed in December in time for the arrival of the next two new looms.

Displaying confidence during a turbulent time for the residential flooring industry, the family-owned company have invested heavily in new technology, jobs and infrastructure over the last 18 months.

“We are looking ahead with confidence,” said Jeremy Wilson, Residential Sales Director. “We have just launched 6 new colours for our popular Habitus range and development work on new ranges and colours for 2025 is already well underway.

“With so much uncertainty in the flooring industry, this announcement provides confidence for our retailers and customers.”