Rcapital Takes the Lead: FGP Group Secures a Bright Future
In a headline‑making deal, Rcapital has just wrapped up the purchase of FGP Group, a thriving aerospace and defence engineering outfit based in Dorset. Thanks to the transaction, more than 200 hardworking employees have their jobs shielded and the company is set to keep soaring.
What Does FGP Group Bring to the Table?
- FGP Systems Limited – a precision‑machining powerhouse in Weymouth that turns up powerful, high‑accuracy parts for the likes of Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Martin Baker, and Curtis Wright.
- FGP Lufton Ltd – stationed in Yeovil, it churns out a wide range of aerospace components.
- Ramp Surface Coatings – a rock‑solid coatings and surface‑treatment arm that keeps parts looking sharp and ready for the sky.
Key Projects & Partnerships
FGP is already a trusted name on some of the industry’s flagship programs: the Airbus A350 and A320, Boeing 737 and 787, the Eurofighter and F35. The group’s military pedigree is no accident – they’re literally building the future of flight.
How the Deal Was Made
Ownership splashed the business into 126 individual shareholders tied to the Cyrus Secured Loans Precision Engineering EIS Fund. Rcapital swooped in, buying the shares of FGP Systems Limited and Heartland Engineering Limited up in a clean, solvent transaction.
Playing the Long Game with the Management Team
Don’t worry; the leadership crew is staying put, and Rcapital’s seasoned veterans are rolling up their sleeves, bringing banks of operational and financial muscle to keep the enterprise humming and to plot growth trajectories.
Why Rcapital Is a Natural Fit
- They’ve already got a foothold in this space – with investments in Bromford Precision Solutions, Trac Precision Solutions, Nasmyth Group, and Surface Technology International.
- It’s all about building a strong, results‑driven portfolio across aerospace and defense.
- Sam Duberley, Rcapital’s investment guru, says: “FGP Group is a solid business with high‑profile clients. We’re excited to work with the team to strengthen the company and lock in long‑term growth.”
A sleek, fresh future for FGP is on the horizon, and with Rcapital at the helm, the skies are looking wide open.
