ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer’s factory in Motherwell.
Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014. He began his career as a CNC machinist where he was nominated for apprentice of the year. He then worked in fabrication and testing positions before joining the product management team.
“I’ve gone from building the basics of a truck to testing it in extreme conditions,” he said. “Now, I’m excited to help shape the product itself.”
Rokbak said Graeme’s hands-on background taught him valuable skills and gives him a practical edge. He understands how parts behave under pressure, and how to translate that knowledge into improvements or features that serve customer needs.
“Customer input is essential to us at Rokbak,” Graeme added. “Whether it’s ergonomic feedback from operators or lessons learned from field experience, it’s all valuable information. Operators spend a lot of time in their trucks, so they need to be comfortable. If something can be improved – whether it’s greater visibility, the ergonomics of the controls, better HVAC or more seat comfort – we listen.”
From its base in Motherwell, Rokbak leverages a purpose-built test track to put both the RA30 and RA40 haulers through their paces.
“We’ve got everything we need here to design and build robust and reliable haulers – the people, the knowledge, the skills and the infrastructure,” Graeme explained. “I learnt a lot in my previous job as a test technician and I’m looking forward to utilising that insight in my new role, where I’ll be focusing on product updates and developments.”
