News & Insights

Here you’ll find our latest company news, blogs, insights and details of our latest projects.

Announcing the Appointment of our New Operations Director

Adrian’s appointment is another big commitment to our company’s long-term plan, to develop our knowledge, product offering as well as our continuous development as we head towards our multi-million pounds factory move next year.

Everything you need to know about steel security doors

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.

New Research and Development Manager Joins the Robust Team

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

Installing the Glas-Dor at Winnersh Triangle Business Park

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

Robust Strengthens HR Team

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

Robust UK Doors at the home of Scottish Football

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.

Why is door testing so important?

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?

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

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.

Leading Door Manufacturer Announces Changes at the Top

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.

Welcoming our latest apprentices to the Robust Team

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

Some Great Progress is Being Made on the New Site

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

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

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.

We’ve Renewed Our Secured By Design Membership

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

The Steel Doors Making a Real Difference to Communities

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.

Meet our New National Sales Manager

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.

A Robust Team Member Dons Dance Shoes for Charity

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.

Driving Long Term Change with the 5S Approach

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.

We Are Now An Accredited Living Wage Employer

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.
INNA-DOR Glazed panels

Fire Doors Can Save Lives

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.

We offer a Price Match Guarantee!

Do you ever receive a quote and doubt whether what you’ve…

Have you noticed a change in logo colour recently?

You might have seen our news recently about the big move…

Opening the Door on a New Multi-Million Pounds Chapter

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.

Good News for Our Customers

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.
FDSW21
restarting production
fire-resistant door
warehouse
fire prevention
CE Mark regs