Robust UK appoints new product and compliance lead

Iain Hoey
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Robust UK strengthens technical leadership with new appointment
Robust UK has appointed Rob Mottram as Head of Product and Compliance to support growth and innovation across its range of steel door solutions.
The company announced the strategic move to advance product development and drive innovation.
Mottram brings more than 10 years of industry experience to the role.
He previously served as Technical Manager for the ARRONE range at HOPPE (UK).
During his time there he gained knowledge of door hardware and the testing and certification processes that underpin product performance.
Mottram has prior experience at Robust UK having worked as a Design Engineer, Production Supervisor and Research and Development Manager.
Career background and industry expertise of Rob Mottram
Emily Mathews, General Manager at Robust, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Rob to the Product and Compliance team.
“His extensive experience, time spent at HOPPE, technical expertise and strong understanding of our business and culture from his previous time with us will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our range of fully certified and compliant products.”
As Head of Product and Compliance Mottram will lead the Research and Development and Drawing teams.
He is responsible for driving innovation and ensuring compliance across the product portfolio.
Mottram is a qualified Certificated Standards & Regulations Advisor (CertSRA).
He holds Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Diplomas in Door Systems (RegDS) and Access Control (RegAC).
Professional contributions and fire safety education
Mottram said: “I’m delighted to be back at Robust to contribute to the continued growth and innovation of its extensive product portfolio.
“It is a proud moment to be leading two teams that I have previously been part of, helping to make a real impact on product innovation and compliance.”
The new appointee is an active member of the GAI Education Committee.
He contributes to industry training and delivers educational sessions while supporting examination processes.
Mottram is currently completing a Diploma in Principles of Firestopping to deepen his knowledge of how doors function in passive fire protection.