 My name is Erica Hughes and I'm one of the owners and commercial director for Integra Systems. Integra Systems is a business that specialises in bespoke product design and development of industrial products centred around sheet metal. Everything is redeployed, repurposed, reused or when it's absolutely necessary, it's recycled. I feel humbled to be nominated as Woman Manufacturer of the Year but on the other hand I feel proud of the Victorian Government for putting women forward and showcasing what capabilities we have here in Victoria and the strength that women bring to the manufacturing industry. Watching other people grow is really inspirational for me and when you see how an idea can generate into an outcome and the results that can actually be achieved from that outcome is something that really excites me and motivates me. I'm just happy if I can attract as many women to the industry as possible.