About us

From humble beginnings

Integra Systems was established in 1991 by Paul Hughes before he was joined by his father, Russell and then later by his wife Erika. Together, they sought out global progressiveness in manufacturing, which they then cleverly adapted to the Australian market. 

The dream began by Paul Hughes in a tiny office in his parent’s garage as a mechanical engineering and product development design service. In 1993 Paul’s father Russell joined him to bring a long-awaited invention to life - the world’s first high speed coil processing line, now known as the Punch-IT Coil Processing Line. This award-winning invention then became the foundation of Integra’s manufacturing capability.

With over 30 years of product design and manufacturing experience, our loyal customers have enjoyed being part of this journey and as a medium sized enterprise, we are able to impart our experience and depth of knowledge in a diverse range of industries. We are proud of our history and the many transformations we have pioneered industry wide, and love contributing to the industry with our experience to help build Australian sovereign capability.

  • We live each day to discover and deliver creative and exciting industrial product and engineering design solutions with clever thinking and world-class execution, focused on the principles of circularity.

  • Integra has a unique work culture that encourages curious minds – and a fully collaborative, non-exclusionary approach to innovation. When you step inside Integra’s facility, you will experience first hand the inclusive, nurturing, creative and passionate nature of the team, and you too will be embraced and inspired by this unique culture that sets Integra Systems apart.

  • Our promise to our customer is to ‘Make Your Vision Real’ through breakthrough product design and world class advanced manufacturing. Our commitment to quality is no different. We know that trust is an important factor in making your vision real, which means delivering a quality product, service and fully integrated product solution to meet this promise is essential.

    As a 100% Australian-owned family business, our entire team will show leadership and commitment, and bear the responsibility for establishing, implementing, integrating and maintaining our AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality Management System.

    Our Quality Management System is not just about achieving certification, it is integrated into the company culture where striving to be best in our class is followed by best-in-class quality delivery. Our quality system is a live system that focuses on continuous improvement to support quality outcomes. There are systematic processes that overlay our product development and manufacturing environment which allows us to identify and activate quality improvements early via a Plan, Do Check, Act system, delivering outstanding results.

    The Quality Management System will be monitored, measured, evaluated and enhanced regularly which is owned by the Company Directors, with regular reporting and communication of the status and effectiveness at all levels.

    Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement will enhance your experience with us and will ensure that our promise to ‘Make Your Vision Real’ is never compromised.

  • Reducing our carbon footprint and waste minimisation is a vital consideration throughout Integra’s product design and development processes, and our advanced manufacturing systems. This philosophy has been a key part of our operations since our foundation in 1991, and is now formally recognised as ‘Circularity', contributing to a 'Circular Economy'. Circularity is more than just sustainability; it's a company ethos and entrenched in our company culture. We believe in a Cradle to Cradle (C2C) approach, which means designing and manufacturing products in a way that, at the end of their life, they can be reused, recycled or redeployed. In the end, materials are never destroyed; they are given a new purpose – hence the regenerative reference of 'Cradle to Cradle’ rather than ‘Cradle to Grave’.

Our story

Our values

Respectful

We believe that relationships are built on mutual respect, honesty, positivity and that people perform better when they are valued

Progressive

We constantly look for new & better ways to solve problems and are agile & adaptive in response to the needs of change

Collaborative

We believe the best results are achieved through great partnerships focused on common values and goals

Passionate

We are driven to create outcomes that don’t just meet the standard but that raise the bar

Sustainable

We are committed to sustaining our values and establishing robust practices for a better, more sustainable future for all

The Team

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 commited to make your vision real.

Managing Director

Commercial Director

  • Paul Hughes founded Integra Systems in 1991, straight out of university, having completed a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours). He has built Integra into a leading, award-winning, Australian industrial product development and advanced manufacturing company. He has created a culture of innovation within Integra and strives to ensure that this is at the forefront of each team member’s thinking. He believes the future of Australian manufacturing is solid for those who are willing to be agile, flexible and responsive to dynamic market forces.

  • With a Bachelor of Business - Marketing (from RMIT) and a Graduate Diploma in Leadership (from Swinburne), Erika began her career in 1991 in advertising for a boutique advertising agency, VGS Advertising, followed by marketing communications, strategic marketing, and strategic business development at Ericsson Australia. Erika joined the family business, Integra Systems, in 2001 and brought this experience into her Commercial Director’s role at Integra . Erika ensures all pillars of the business are strong and drives the strategic direction of the company, as well as being instrumental in building Integra TransForm into a strong proprietary division of the business. Winner of the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Woman Manufacturer of the Year, Erika is recognised industry wide for her passion and advocacy for women in STEM, the circular economy & i4.0 manufacturing digitisation.

Director of Innovation

Office Manager

  • In 1993, Russell Hughes joined his son Paul at Integra Systems to fulfil his dream of harnessing innovation to develop engineering solutions for Australian industry. Russell’s early trade apprenticeship has provided the foundation for a five-decade career in production engineering in a diverse range of industries, culminating in promotion to Managing Director of Rymer Lighting and Director of Manufacturing and Engineering at Howard Smith Industries. Russell's contribution to the engineering and manufacturing community as an inventor, innovator, mentor, industry advocate and entrepreneur has been recognised industry-wide through various Lifetime Achievement Awards.

  • With over 30 years of office administration experience, Tracey joined Integra in 2012 to support the machinations of the team. She had previously worked with Russell Hughes at Rymer Lighting for 10 years when she first began her career in office administration, and we are fortunate to have seen her return to the Integra family. Over her career, Tracey has worked in the lighting industry, prestigious motor vehicle industry, quality assurance and recruiting/staff contracting. Her career path has been progressive and stable, and she is a highly valued contributor to the team.

Design Manager

Production Manager

  • Nick’s passion for innovative and creative product design blended beautifully with Integra’s values when he began in the production team in 2016. He initially worked part-time while studying for his Bachelor of Design (Industrial) at Swinburne University. During his part-time employment with Integra, it quickly became apparent that Nick’s understanding of product development and prototyping would position him as a strong asset for Integra. Once Nick graduated from his Bachelor of Design, he was recruited full-time into the product development team and he is now responsible for the management of this team. He has a strong customer engagement focus and works closely together with our customers to create world-class designs and prototypes that give them a market and competitive edge.

  • Sanjay joined the Integra production team in 2017 with a Bachelor Degree in Automotive Engineering and a Masters of Sciences Automotive Engineering, and quickly rose to the challenges of leading the Integra team as Production Engineer and then as a key member of the Integra management team as Production Manager. Sanjay brought to Integra his experience in the automotive industry at Renault Nissan, Ford and Royal Enfield Motorcycles in India, Lotus cars in the UK and Australian Arrow, and takes a thorough and systematic approach to our agile manufacturing plant. He is insightful, progressive and always on the hunt for innovative and flexible ways to deliver our services, ensuring the culture of the production team remains focused on quality, progressive thinking and collaborative approaches to problem-solving.

Site Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

  • Darby began in the production team at Integra in 2020, and brings to the company qualifications of Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours and a Masters of Manufacturing Engineering from La Trobe University. Darby's work ethic, diligence, strong leadership skills and attention to detail has meant that he has shot through the ranks of the company to his current position as Site Manager at one of Integra's facilities. He is currently studying a Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices, and adds this to the important qualifications he brings to his responsibilities, and his commitment to continuous improvement and excellence has led him to develop into a strong and valued member of the Integra team.

  • Sharif has recently started at Integra and is an experienced Management professional with a proven track record in Cultural Development, Business Performance, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Projects, and Strategy. His role focuses on optimising all aspects of organisational processes and foster a culture of excellence and innovation, and he specialises in improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experience. With comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including commercial nuances, technical requirements, and supply chain dynamics, Sharif will bring a holistic perspective to drive organisational success here at Integra.

Production Coordinator

BDM

  • Tony joined Integra in 2005, bringing 25 years of knowledge and experience with CNC punching machinery and brake press operations. Previously in manufacturing supervisor roles at Rymer and Doherty Industries, he was responsible for managing large teams of metal shop workers. Tony's experience coupled with Integra's engineering know-how has enabled Integra to implement and maintain leading-edge innovation in our manufacturing processes and machinery, ensuring our customers continue to stay ahead of their own competition.

  • Ken is the newest addition to the Integra team. With almost 30 years worth of sales experience under his belt, Ken has worked across a variety of industries including FMCG, medical, finance and healthcare. With an extensive background in commercial furniture, including workstations, seating and more, Ken has worked with a number of tier 1 architects, designers and builders. Ken has taken on the role of Business Development Manager for Integra’s divsion, Integra TransForm, where he will be building the brand and driving sales of the WorkSMART and Lune Collections.

Marketing Coordinator

  • Ellida joined Integra in 2021 as the Marketing Assistant whilst completing her Bachelor Degree in Business (Marketing). She has since been promoted to the marketing coordinator, where she oversees the marketing activities for Integra Systems and working alongside the Business Development Manager for Integra TransForms’ product ranges.

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