About Us

About Us

Since 1991, Integra Systems has been a distinguished, Australian-owned family business located in Melbourne’s North. With expertise in industrial product design, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, Integra is renowned for its agile approach and commitment to excellence.

Championing fully digitised production powered by Industry 4.0 principles and a commitment to sustainable design and manufacturing practices, Integra is at the forefront of innovation in Australia’s manufacturing landscape.

Specialists in

Product Development

Advanced Manufacturing

Integrated Product Solutions

Digital Technology Solutions

We are committed to ethical sourcing, having a SMETA 4-Pillar ethical sourcing certification from SAI Global. This certification reflects our responsible business practices including ethical labour, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and business ethics.

Ethical Sourcing

We are certified with ISO 9001:2015 and have a Quality Management System in place that focuses on continuous improvement to support quality outcomes and meet our promise to our customers to ‘Make Your Vision Real.’

Quality Policy

Everything we design and manufacture embraces the principles of the Circular Economy. This ethos is entrenched in our company culture.

Sustainability

We are driven by our values of respect, progressiveness, collaboration, passion, and sustainability in everything we do.

Values

Discover what we do and what sets us apart

Integra operates across two sites, offering product development, manufacturing, integrated products, and digital technology solutions. Integra is leading a new breed of nimble Australian manufacturers offering medium-volume, high-variability excellence in local and global markets. 

2025 & Beyond

In 2018, Integra underwent R&D to create an all-in-one kiosk based digital solution that would capture data to centralise workflows, reduce waste, and automatically sychronise this data into backend systems. This solution was built in 2020 and commercialised in 2022, now known as the Integra K4.0. The system is deployed in Integra’s own factory, and is offered as a solution for other businesses in industrial environments.

Journey to Industry 4.0

From 2010, Integra Systems continued to grow and expand their operations, introducing their product division Integra TransForm in 2016. In the same year, Integra purchased one of Victoria’s first Salvagnini L5 Fibre Optic Laser Cutting machines.

Scaling Up

Integra moved to their first facility in 1999 in Thomastown, and after relocating a few times, Integra moved to Northcorp Boulevard in 2010, where they reside to this day, offering end-to-end services from design engineering to prototyping to manufacturing.

Expanding Operations

Founded by Paul Hughes in 1991, Integra Systems begun from the family home garage as a mechanical engineering and product development design service. Joined by his father Russell Hughes in 1993, the two invented the Punch-IT Coil Processing Line, which was commercialised in 1996 and became the basis of Integra’s manufacturing capabilities. In 2001, Paul’s wife Erika Hughes joined the family business.

Humble Beginnings

Our History

Production Coordinator

Tony Tempesta

Tony joined Integra in 2005 with 25 years of CNC and brake press expertise. His experience, combined with Integra's engineering skills, drives innovation in our manufacturing processes, keeping our customers competitive. 




Site Manager

Darby Connell

Darby joined Integra in 2020 and, with degrees in Electronic and Manufacturing Engineering, quickly advanced to Site Manager. His strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement and excellence makes him a valued team member.





Supply Coordinator

Manashni Mirza

Joining Integra in 2021 whilst completing a Bachelor of Industrial and Product Design (Honours), Manashni was an integral part of the design team as an industrial designer and has now taken on the role of Supply Coordinator. With her key eye for detail and problem-solving skills, she supports the design and production management teams.




Production Manager

Sanjay Babu Jeyachandran

Sanjay joined Integra in 2017 and quickly rose to the challenges of leading the Integra team as Production Engineer and then as a key member of the management team as Production Manager. With a strong automotive engineering background, he is insightful and progressive, driving innovation and flexibility while ensuring the team focuses on quality and collaborative problem-solving.






Customer Solutions Specialist

Ellida Grixti

Ellida supports the design and business development teams by driving growth through actionable market insights, strategic planning, and impactful communications. With a customer-focused approach, she combines market research, strategy, and creativity to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful results.







Office Manager

Tracey Robertson

With over 30 years of office administration experience, Tracey joined Integra in 2012 to support the machinations of the team. Previously working with Russell Hughes, her diverse experience spans lighting, motor vehicles, quality assurance, and recruitment.

Design & Development Manager

Nick Restall

Joining the team in 2016 whilst completing his Bachelor of Industrial Design, Nick now leads the design and development team. Nick has a strong customer engagement focus, working closely with customers to create world-class designs and prototypes that give them a market and competitive edge.

Director of Innovation

Russell Hughes

In 1993, Russell Hughes joined Integra to fulfil his dream of harnessing innovation to develop engineering solutions for Australian industry. With a five-decade career, he has been recognised with Lifetime Achievement Awards for his contributions as an inventor and industry advocate. 

Commercial Director

Erika Hughes

Erika Hughes, 2023 Woman Manufacturer of the Year, is renowned for her advocacy in STEM, circular economy, and Industry 4.0. Since joining Integra Systems in 2001, after a successful career in marketing and communications, she has driven strategic growth and development. 

Managing Director & CEO

Paul Hughes

Paul Hughes founded Integra Systems in 1991 after earning a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours). Under his leadership, Integra has become a leading, award-winning industrial and advanced manufacturing company, fostering innovation and adaptability.

Integra’s Management Team is key to the innovative, collaborative culture that drives the company. Our team is collaborative, highly qualified, aligned with our core values, dedicated, and committed to making your vision real. 

Our Team

Awards

Leaders in Manufacturing - Finalist
2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Medium Manufacturer of the Year - Finalist
2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Top 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers
Australian Manufacturing Forum 2024

Woman Manufacturer of the Year - Erika Hughes
2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Leaders in Manufacturing - Finalist
2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Engineering Design Award - Integra K4.0
2022 Good Design Awards

Induction into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2022

Workforce Skills Development - Winner
2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Medium Manufacturer of the Year - Finalist
2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Tech Leader Award - Integra K4.0
2022 KPMG Circular Advantage Program

Leaders in Industry 4.0 - Finalist
2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Small Manufacturer of the Year - Winner
2017 Hume Business Awards

Innovation Awards - Finalist
2017 Hume Business Awards

Honour Roll: Russell Hughes- Finalist
2015 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Project of the Year: Punch-IT - Finalist
2014 Pace Zenith Awards

Small Manufacturer of the Year - Winner
2013 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Lifetime Achievement Award - Russell Hughes
2013 Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards

Mass Merchants Display - Gold Winner
2013 Popai Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award - Russell Hughes
2013 Pace Zenith Awards

Most Innovative Manufacturing Company - Winner
2012 Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards

Innovation and Enterprise - Winner
2012 Northern Business Achievement Awards

Business Leader Award - Russell Hughes 2012 Hume City Council Awards

Enterprise Connect Significant Achievement
2011 Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards

Business Innovation - Winner
2011 Hume City Council Awards

Industry Partners