ACG members were out in force
ACG members returned to St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent for the buying group’s 2026 Platinum Event, where suppliers showcased their latest products, offers and POS. As well as the show, retailers were able to enjoy golf, a casino night and gala dinner on 13-14 March. ‘The event was again a great success, with attendance up for both the casino evening and the Platinum Supplier Show and gala dinner,’ says Jon Richardson, ACG group development manager. ‘Feedback from members and suppliers was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere as the perfect setting to socialise and do business. The exclusive on-the-day deals also delivered real value, offering attending ACG members meaningful savings for their businesses.’
Abingdon Flooring showcased a versatile new carpet collection featuring seven plains and seven Berbers, all with wool-look textures in shades ranging from grey to beige, available in both Berber fleck and plain designs. The Allerdale and Langley ranges offer fleece backings in multiple widths, 5/32-gauge construction, and bleach-cleanability,
with seven colour options. These ranges seamlessly complement the existing Wilburn and Country lines.
Associated Weavers introduced Aquarius, part of its Invictus brand: a more luxurious, heavyweight Saxony version of the Aries and Taurus ranges. It is available in 10 colours with a delustered matte finish. The heavyweight Saxony Holmfirth was introduced, designed for durability and comfort, joining the family alongside Harrogate and
Coniston. The Invictus Cassius and Darius have been updated with an enhanced colour bank, with the recolour set to take place in June.
At Ball & Young, Mark Townend, sales director announced the return of Blue Heaven underlay, available now in 9mm and 11mm options. The relaunched product
strengthens its focus on luxury domestic underlays, offering reliable performance,
strong thermal insulation and enhanced comfort. Blue Heaven is positioned to support increased demand across the domestic market.
Award-winning British carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpet Company showcased its extensive product portfolio, including the recently relaunched Natural Berber Twist
range. The collection has been refreshed with five new shades: Parchment, Limewood, Macaroon, Medlar and Troutbeck. Available in two luxurious pile weights, Elite and Deluxe, Natural Berber Twist features a distinctive Berber yarn that creates a flecked appearance with a rustic effect.
Furlong Flooring introduced Bliss, a luxurious new Saxony carpet range designed to combine comfort, practicality and style. Made from 100% polypropylene, Bliss and
Bliss Comfort offer a soft, cosy feel underfoot, designed for busy households. Available
in 12 colours, the collection is versatile enough to use across homes, from bedrooms to living spaces.
Interfloor introduced the Floorfixx levelling system. This innovative solution uses brickwork as a dry alternative to screed, paired with acoustic benefits. Two versions
are available: one for underfloor heating and one without. Premier Metals colour cards and gripper rods drew significant interest, and ACG members could enter a prize draw
for a £250 voucher. The stand also featured Duralay, Sonixx and Gripperrods, showcasing a full range of premium underlay solutions.
ITC Natural Luxury Flooring introduced two new sisal styles: Sambrossa, a chunky weave in five colours and Montana, a basket weave in four colours. Retailers were
also able to discover more about its machine-tufted faux silk carpets and its hand-woven ranges. ITC’s renowned craftsmanship brings tailored luxury to every home.
Lano unveiled three signature ranges being offered to ACG members under the group’s own label offer: Smart Merlin/Lano Soft Distinction, Chic/Lano Decor and Elegante/Lano Sweet Elegance. All three qualities use the premium Eccelena two-ply yarn in 1/10th gauge constructions, with notably warm beige tones running through the collections, giving a premium look and feel.
MasterPiece showcased extensions to its established measuring, planning, estimating and sales support software. Product sets can be loaded from suppliers, eg ACG’s
Smart Choice ranges, to streamline quoting; once a job is accepted there is an integration with Xero available, and payment records can be aligned between the
two systems; improved reminders and follow-ups and flexible diary works with the Part Fits facility, and handles multi-day and multi-fitter events.
Penthouse Carpets has been a part of Britain’s rich textile heritage since 1972. Its success depends on its customers being as happy with its carpets as it is. It is passionate about designing and crafting beautiful, high-quality floorcoverings that set
the benchmark for style, comfort and durability. Penthouse quality, naturally.
Telenzo impressed at the show with its vibrant all-wool collections, crafted from New Zealand wool and bursting with bright, cheerful colours. The Barbican range offers
12 fresh shades, backed by a five-year guarantee. Meanwhile, Chelsea remains a bestseller, with 14 colours in 100% wool.
Ulster Carpets showcased its new Natural Choice Blends range as well as previewing
the upcoming Grange Wilton colours. With five nature-derived colours made from
100% wool in the carpet pile, Blends is the second tufted loop range within the Natural Choice Collection, which also includes Axminster and Wilton options. Set to launch
later this year, UIster Carpets is introducing 10 new colours to the Grange Wilton range.
At Victoria Carpets, Louis Portman, key account manager showed off its new ACG
LVT collections: Horizon (plank, chevron, parquet) and Portrait and Landscape (plank, herringbone). He also teased a forthcoming Wilton range which includes three
patterned and four tartan designs, alongside the four new EasiCare products from Victoria launching this Spring.
The show highlighted Westex’s exciting new ranges alongside its trusted favourites. It proudly featured the new Fine Westex Twist, Elysian Velvet Collection and Fired Earth ranges, presented alongside the ever-popular Ultima Twist and Westend Velvet collections. All are now available on Westex’s versatile single-range lecterns.
