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It's an ambitious target for a sector that has long struggled with representation. At Professional Polishing Services, women currently make up **34.87%** of our team. That is within a fraction of a percentage point of the 2035 goal, and we're there in 2026, nearly a decade early. **Leadership that walks the talk** That figure didn't happen by accident. It reflects the approach of Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, who has made it a priority to build a workplace where women can build real careers in metal finishing. Kirsty doesn't treat diversity as a box to tick or a slogan for a press release. She treats it as part of running a stronger business. A broader pool of talent means better ideas, better problem-solving and a team that reflects the customers and communities we serve. **Beyond our own doors** Kirsty's commitment doesn't stop at PPS. Through **Women with Metal** she works to show women and girls that the metal sector is a place where they can have skilled, rewarding and long-term careers. Many people still don't see manufacturing as an option, often because they've never met anyone like them working in it. Visible role models help change that. **What we've learned** Reaching this point has taken consistent effort rather than one big initiative. Our experience suggests a few things matter: \- **Visible leadership**. When the person at the top is genuinely committed, it shapes hiring, development and day-to-day culture. \- **Skilled work that's valued**. As such a niche business everyone who works here needs to be trained and we automated handling a long time ago, taking the heavy lifting (mostly) out. \- **Opening doors**. Many talented people never consider manufacturing, so we make a point of showing what's possible. \- **Each Team member is an individual**. We treat everyone as an individual and appreciate that what works for one person doesn’t for their colleague, so flexibility is based around their needs rather than a one size fits all. **The target is achievable** Targets only matter when businesses turn them into reality and understand what the target is there to achieve! We're proud of where PPS stands, and we're not finished. We want to reach 50% by 2035 and to help other manufacturers do the same. If you work in manufacturing and wonder whether the goal is realistic, our answer is yes. 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