UK defence firm RC Fornax hosts local MP at Bristol headquarters

Published 14/07/2025, 07:10
UK defence firm RC Fornax hosts local MP at Bristol headquarters

BRISTOL - RC Fornax plc (AIM:RCFX), a UK-based engineering consultancy specializing in military platform solutions, hosted Claire Hazelgrove, Member of Parliament for Filton and Bradley Stoke, at its Bristol headquarters on July 4, according to a press release issued by the company.

During the visit, Hazelgrove met with RC Fornax’s leadership team and toured the company’s new facilities, which were established to facilitate closer collaboration with key customers and access the region’s talent pool.

The discussions focused on several areas including job creation, developing engineering talent, providing career opportunities for service leavers and veterans, and delivering efficiency gains in defence procurement.

"It was excellent to visit RC Fornax, based right here in Aztec West, and see how veteran-led innovation is strengthening our national security," Hazelgrove said in a statement.

The MP added that the Labour Government is "committed to investing in Britain’s domestic defence capabilities" and putting the defence industry in the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency "at the heart of our national strategy."

Paul Reeves, Chief Executive Officer of RC Fornax, noted that the company is focused on supporting UK defence, innovation, and economic growth through its operations in Bristol.

The veteran-founded business stated it aims to employ and support service leavers, promote diversity in defence, and develop pathways for future engineers through collaborations with educational institutions.

RC Fornax provides engineering consultancy services for critical military platforms and is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).

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