Our Story
Over the Years
1985
Founded
- FECO (Farifield Engineering CO.) established by Ormond H. Stewart in the garage at the family home offering general engineering services.
1987
Gates & Fences
- In response to the introduction of the pool fencing act, FECO begins making fencing & gates for the Horowhenua & Kapiti Region
1994
Relocation
- Relocates to purpose-built factory in Levin
2006
FECO
- FECO Aluminium is established as a breakaway from FECO, focusing on Aluminium Gates & Fences. Under the Watchful Eye of Michael Stewart.
2007
NZ first
- Expands its reach through Nationwide Agents & introduction of Aluminium pre-fabricated fence panels.
2008
Urban Gates
- Urban Gates brand established focusing on Aluminium Gates & Fencing for residential & commercial sector
2010
New Facility
- New 2000m2 Fabrication Facility built in Levin for Manufacture of gates.
2011
Urban Group
- FECO Aluminium rebranded to Urban Group ™ and becomes Urban Group under watchful eye of Michael
2013
Powder Coating
- Invests in an In-House Powder Coating Line
2015
Expansion
- Large Expansion to allow for large scale production
2016
D&D
- Becomes authorized distributor of D&D technologies
2017
Auckland
- Opening of Auckland Branch