
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.