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 2024Our 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.
read moreMeet the Team – Steve Clayton, Operations Director
16 August 2024Learn 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.
read moreEverything you need to know about steel security doors
02 November 2023When 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.
read moreNew Research and Development Manager Joins the Robust Team
01 November 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Robinson – our new Research and Development Manager.
read moreInstalling the GLAS-DOR at Winnersh Triangle Business Park
19 October 2023We installed a Glas-Dor Steel Security Door in office space at the aesthetically impressive Winnersh Triangle Business Park.
read moreRobust Strengthens HR Team
10 October 2023Robust’s HR department is going from strength to strength as we recently welcomed two new members to the team.
read moreRobust UK Doors at the home of Scottish Football
06 October 2023We 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.
read moreWhy is door testing so important?
22 September 2023A 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?
read moreDo you see fire doors as a life saving piece of equipment?
22 September 2023When 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.
read moreLeading Door Manufacturer Announces Changes at the Top
19 September 2023A 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.
read moreWelcoming our latest apprentices to the Robust Team
06 September 2023We're thrilled to welcome Lewis Hulme and David Pereira to our team of apprentices as we continue to invest in our workforce.
read moreSome Great Progress is Being Made on the New Site
24 August 2023It’s a few months ago now that we announced our move to a new £6 million new production facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
read moreWe’re joining the Cycle Solutions Cycle to Work Scheme!
06 July 2023We 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.
read moreWe’ve Renewed Our Secured By Design Membership
28 June 2023We are delighted to announce that we have renewed our membership with Secured by Design for the tenth year running.
read moreThe Steel Doors Making a Real Difference to Communities
27 June 2023Unitas 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.
read moreMeet our New National Sales Manager
22 June 2023We 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.
read moreA Robust Team Member Dons Dance Shoes for Charity
22 June 2023One of our Robust team is swapping security doors for dancing shoes to raise money for charity and we’re sending her our full support.
read moreDriving Long Term Change with the 5S Approach
21 June 2023Continuous 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.
read moreWe Are Now An Accredited Living Wage Employer
15 May 2023We 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.
read moreFire Doors Can Save Lives
15 May 2023Fire 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.
read moreWe offer a Price Match Guarantee!
08 May 2023Get 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 […]
read moreHave you noticed a change in logo colour recently?
26 April 2023You 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 […]
read moreOpening the Door on a New Multi-Million Pounds Chapter
14 April 2023We 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.
read moreGood News for Our Customers
13 March 2023We 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.
read moreFire Door Safety Week: 5 Step Door Check
17 September 2021Check out other blogs Visit the Fire Door Safety Week website here For more fire safety information, check out other blogs here. Read More
read moreCoronavirus update: restarting production
31 March 2020Get 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! […]
read moreCoronavirus update: business continuity
17 March 2020Get 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 […]
read more6 tips to improve warehouse security
22 January 2020Previous 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
read moreA guide to ROBUST louvred products
07 October 2019Find 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
read moreHow do Robust doors resist corrosion?
07 October 2019Get 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
read morePRESS RELEASE: Novoferm takes over Swedish Robust AB and strengthens position in Scandinavian and British markets
07 October 2019PRESS 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 […]
read moreGLAS-DOR passes PAS 24 testing
07 October 2019We 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; […]
read moreFire exit route: Your guide to getting out safely
07 October 2019Get 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
read moreGet In Touch
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