Our Story

Discover the origins of the Window Factory through a tale that begins when Mike Marshall, a local rally racing star, secured sponsorship from an aluminium joinery supplier.
Our Story
1970

Rallying takes off in New Zealand

Hugely popular around the word, rallying takes off and is the motorsport of choice by car manufacturers and teams as they can cost effectively modify road cars and enter them in tarmac / gravel events. Typically these events are marathon events as well as short sprints. Mike Marshall and Arthur McWatt embark on rally driving together.
1970
1972

Aluminium Joinery company award sponsorship

Mike Marshall and Arthur McWatt sign up a sponsorship agreement from an Aluminium Joinery manufacturer who can see the raw talent and potential for the pair to succeed in rallying while giving the company huge amounts of publicity in the local newspaper.
1972
1975

Marshall wins Rally New Zealand

Mike Marshall and Arthur McWatt sign up a sponsorship agreement from an Aluminium Joinery manufacturer who can see the raw talent and potential for the pair to succeed in rallying while giving the company huge amounts of publicity in the local newspaper.
1975
1978

Aluminium City Limited is founded

Mike Marshall and Arthur McWatt sign up a sponsorship agreement from an Aluminium Joinery manufacturer who can see the raw talent and potential for the pair to succeed in rallying while giving the company huge amounts of publicity in the local newspaper.
1978
2001

Joined APL Network.

After discussions between Mike and Craig Vincent (CEO of APL) who happened to also be involved in rallying co-driving with Possum Bourne, a decision was made to join the APL network to be an official manufacturer of FIRST Windows & Doors in Auckland.
2001
2016

Upgraded to the latest CNC Technology

No longer are windows and doors cut by hand, our latest twin saw automates cutting making it precise with no user errors as sizes all come out of the quoting software. From there all the door aluminium is then machined for locks etc in another CNC machine before going to the assembly line.
2016
2023

Manufacturing of uPVC Windows and Doors

After many decades of manufacturing aluminium windows & doors the company has expanded the product offering to uPVC windows and doors. uPVC is the premier product when looking for the highest r value (insulation value).
2023
Today

Window Factory customer rides

Making the most of decades in rallying the Window Factory look after their key partners with once in a life time experience of driving a modern day rally car on gravel roads. Whenever the opportunity arises customers can get the unique opportunity to sit alongside the General Manger, Mike’s son Nick Marshall who has 20 years of experience of rally driving.
Today

Discover our Hardware Solutions

We offer four distinct ranges – Urbo, Miro, Icon, and Elemental – each featuring a hardware selection tailored to complement various window and door formats, all designed to match your unique style.

Discover our options for different Colours and Finishes

Product is available in a large range of Dulux Powder Coat colours as well as anodise finishes.