News and Insights

Welcome to our News section, where we bring you the latest company updates, industry insights and expert analysis to keep you ahead of the curve.

Meet the Team – Jason Robinson, Technical Director

17 September 2024

Our first ever Technical Director explains more about his job role, which includes all research, development and testing of products, along with the standardisation, improvement and automation of processes within Robust UK.

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Meet the Team – Steve Clayton, Operations Director

16 August 2024

Learn more about Steve and the changes he’s implemented since his arrival at Robust UK, including his commitment to improving our production processes in both the short and long term.

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Everything you need to know about steel security doors

02 November 2023

When it comes to safeguarding property, be it anything from an office or factory to a high-security government building, the choice of doors can make a huge difference. One of the most robust options available are steel security doors.

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New Research and Development Manager Joins the Robust Team

01 November 2023

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Robinson – our new Research and Development Manager.

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Installing the GLAS-DOR at Winnersh Triangle Business Park

19 October 2023

We installed a Glas-Dor Steel Security Door in office space at the aesthetically impressive Winnersh Triangle Business Park.

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Robust Strengthens HR Team

10 October 2023

Robust’s HR department is going from strength to strength as we recently welcomed two new members to the team.

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Robust UK Doors at the home of Scottish Football

06 October 2023

We are proud to have partnered with Door Systems Scotland to install doors at this iconic and historic stadium. As part of the project, Door Systems Scotland were replacing the windows at the venue and needed to install two double sets of Robust UK products - to allow disabled access to the main stand.

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Why is door testing so important?

22 September 2023

A product that looks good and performs well isn’t enough – door testing needs to take place to ensure it meets all the required regulations. But why is this so important, and how do we do it at Robust?

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Do you see fire doors as a life saving piece of equipment?

22 September 2023

When it comes to fire safety in large buildings, fire alarms and fire extinguishers naturally come to mind as some of the most valuable equipment to have on hand. But fire doors are just as important in protecting your people and premises.

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Leading Door Manufacturer Announces Changes at the Top

19 September 2023

A Stoke-on-Trent door manufacturer has announced that its Managing Director will be stepping down at the end of this year. David Lycett, who founded Longton based Robust UK, 26 years ago will instead be taking on an advisory role throughout 2024.

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Welcoming our latest apprentices to the Robust Team

06 September 2023

We're thrilled to welcome Lewis Hulme and David Pereira to our team of apprentices as we continue to invest in our workforce.

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Some Great Progress is Being Made on the New Site

24 August 2023

It’s a few months ago now that we announced our move to a new £6 million new production facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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We’re joining the Cycle Solutions Cycle to Work Scheme!

06 July 2023

We are excited to be joining the Cycle Solutions Cycle to Work scheme, giving our staff the chance to get active, save money and improve their health with some great perks for joining the scheme.

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We’ve Renewed Our Secured By Design Membership

28 June 2023

We are delighted to announce that we have renewed our membership with Secured by Design for the tenth year running.

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The Steel Doors Making a Real Difference to Communities

27 June 2023

Unitas is a repairs and maintenance company based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. With over 500 employees, it’s passionate about making a positive difference to the community within which it operates.

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Meet our New National Sales Manager

22 June 2023

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our brand-new National Sales Manager. As part of or continued expansion plans, Steve Price has joined the Robust team in the newly created role.

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A Robust Team Member Dons Dance Shoes for Charity

22 June 2023

One of our Robust team is swapping security doors for dancing shoes to raise money for charity and we’re sending her our full support.

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Driving Long Term Change with the 5S Approach

21 June 2023

Continuous improvement is at the top of the agenda at Robust UK. We strive to deliver the best possible service for our customers and to continue to achieve this, it’s essential that we’re able to streamline the manufacturing processes on site, making us leaner and more agile in our response to customer orders. Part of this long-term strategy is the adoption of the 5s methodology.

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We Are Now An Accredited Living Wage Employer

15 May 2023

We work hard to make sure we offer more to our staff and to our future employees. And we are delighted to announce as a result that Robust Doors are now an accredited Living Wage Employer. That means every member of our staff earns a real Living Wage.

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Fire Doors Can Save Lives

15 May 2023

Fire doors save lives. There’s no getting away from that. They are a life-saving piece of equipment which act as a barrier to both flames and smoke.

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We offer a Price Match Guarantee!

08 May 2023

Get in Touch We are a door manufacturer and supplier you can trust – offering an extensive range of products for both the industrial and commercial sectors. We manufacture and supply thousands of competitively priced, quality products across the UK. If you like the sound of what we offer and you want one of our […]

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Have you noticed a change in logo colour recently?

26 April 2023

You might have seen our news recently about the big move – it’s an exciting time for Robust. Later in the year we’re moving to a new £6 million new production facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme which we took our entire team to visit last week.  The move is part of our continued expansion plans, to continue […]

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Have you noticed a change in logo colour recently?

26 April 2023

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Opening the Door on a New Multi-Million Pounds Chapter

14 April 2023

We are delighted to announce that we are moving to a new £6 million new production facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme. As part of our continued expansion plans, we are relocating from our current premises in Sutherland road, Longton to new world-class facilities in Lymedale Business Park, Coaldale later this year.

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Good News for Our Customers

13 March 2023

We know that waiting for products and long lead times can be extremely frustrating – that’s why we’ve been working hard to reduce ours so that you’re not waiting as long.

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Fire Door Safety Week: 5 Step Door Check

17 September 2021

Check out other blogs Visit the Fire Door Safety Week website here For more fire safety information, check out other blogs here. Read More

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Coronavirus update: restarting production

31 March 2020

Get In Touch Please find a contact here. We believe we can continue manufacturing safely under current guidance and play a small part in a vital supply chain.   We hope this alleviates any concerns you may have, and we will continue to update you as the situation progresses.   Please stay safe out there! […]

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Coronavirus update: business continuity

17 March 2020

Get in Touch In the meantime, it’s business as usual. We’ll keep everyone updated on the situation at Robust UK on our social media channels. The success of last week’s remote access tests mean we can continue to support our clients and our sales team can be accessed on their emails.   For information on […]

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Fire-resistant doors: Understanding E, EW and EI

26 February 2020

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6 tips to improve warehouse security

22 January 2020

Previous Blogs For more information regarding security, read our previous blogs: 8 tips for improving your business’ security , A guide to Robust security doors and 5 components that ensure a reliable security door. News

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5 tips for fire prevention in the workplace

08 January 2020

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New CE Marking regulations for external fire rated doors

27 November 2019

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How to make your business more energy efficient

06 November 2019

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Exciting updates from ROBUST UK

08 October 2019

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PRESS RELEASE: ROBUST UK renew Secured by Design membership

08 October 2019

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3 tips for protecting your server room

07 October 2019

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5 components that ensure a reliable security door

07 October 2019

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A guide to ROBUST louvred products

07 October 2019

Find Out More If you’d like to know more about ROBUST Louvred products, view our pages here or get in touch with our sales team on 01782 592900 or [email protected]. Find Out More

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Essential fire door hardware

07 October 2019

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How do Robust doors resist corrosion?

07 October 2019

Get in Touch If you are interested in any of our products, or would like to know more about Magnelis and our finishes, please contact our sales team. Tel: 01782 592900 Email: [email protected] Contact Us

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A Guide to ROBUST Security Doors

07 October 2019

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PRESS RELEASE: Novoferm takes over Swedish Robust AB and strengthens position in Scandinavian and British markets

07 October 2019

PRESS RELEASE: Novoferm takes over Swedish Robust AB and strengthens position in Scandinavian and British markets Press Release Rees, May 20, 2019. Novoferm is consistently expanding it’s position as one of the leading European system suppliers of door solutions and docking systems: With the acquisition of the Swedish company Robust AB, the Novoferm Group has taken […]

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GLAS-DOR passes PAS 24 testing

07 October 2019

We are delighted to announce that our GLAS-DOR has successfully passed the manual intervention portion of the PAS 24 test and is currently undergoing the mandatory cycle testing element. As a result, we will soon be adding GLAS-DOR to our growing range of Secured By Design security tested doors. This includes TUFF-DOR 2,3 & 4; […]

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Fire exit route: Your guide to getting out safely

07 October 2019

Get in Touch If you would like to enquire about our INNA-DOR or GLAS-DOR.   Please contact our sales team on: 01782592900, or email: [email protected] Contact Us

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8 tips for improving your business security

07 October 2019

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Robust UK BREXIT preparation

07 October 2019

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The future is clear with GLAS-DOR

04 October 2019

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