Capabilities
Offering industry the very best in advice, design and testing — from concept and prototypes to failure analysis and inspection.
RPC brings together some of the world’s most respected engineers and material specialists in the field of fibre composites, providing access to a highly skilled team in Australia as well as access to a global network of internationally acclaimed composite-related engineering and materials expertise.
RPC is available as a commercial consultancy service in relation to concept and design, research and development initiatives, and/or fibre composite related manufacturing projects. Specialist advice can also be provided in relation to relevant design, engineering and technical matters.
RPC Engineering underpins the integrity, quality and performance of everything we do. It is the difference that sets us apart from others.
Our engineers
Our engineering is led by Simon Karpeles (Infrastructure), Virginie Murphy (Transport & Defence) and Leigh Spencer (Technical Services, R&D and laboratory). Gavin Engelsman is approved by industry as a non-metallic design authority.
Composites Australia named Virginie Murphy Engineer of the Year in 2024 and Simon Karpeles in 2025; Leigh Spencer received the Composites Conference Lifetime Achievement award in 2026.
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