The recognised Australian leader in sliding track systems since 1932
Fitzroy® Tracks are custom made in Melbourne
FITZROY® TRACKS PTY LTD.
Fitzroy® Tracks continues the proud legacy of Australian engineering and craftsmanship established by Charles Marshall Pty Ltd in Melbourne in 1880.
The Fitzroy® Slide System evolved from the original Fitzroy® Ball Bearing Track System introduced in 1932. Its continuous ball-bearing design distributes load evenly along the track, enabling smooth manual operation and long service life under heavy loads.
Further developed in collaboration with NSW Fire Brigades in the 1990’s for response vehicles, Fitzroy® Slide Systems were successfully engineered to deliver fast, reliable access to a wide range of critical emergency and rescue equipment in demanding field conditions.
Today it remains a trusted solution for heavy-duty slide and access applications across emergency services, rolling stock, mining, defence and industrial environments. Many Fitzroy® Slide System installations remain in operation decades after installation, reflecting the enduring quality and engineering integrity behind the Fitzroy® Tracks name.
Charles Marshall (founder)
Charles Marshall Engineers, Fitzroy 1880 – 1986
Photograph: Lyle Fowler 1891-1969, State Library Victoria
Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne, Marshall Hawes (grandson)
THE FITZROY® TRACK SYSTEM
The Fitzroy® ball bearing sliding door track system was introduced to Australian architects and builders in 1932 and has become recognised in the construction industry as the benchmark product for sliding door applications.
The basic track design has been refined and improved since its 1932 introduction and is now available in both steel and aluminium construction as standard, with other materials available for special purpose applications.
Each track is custom-made to suit its individual application, after consultation between the Fitzroy® Tracks design team and the client. The system has been adapted to suit both sliding door uses and equipment slide applications such as battery racks in public transport vehicles and equipment racks in emergency vehicles.
The Fitzroy® track system has found wide acceptance in a huge range of applications, including (but definitely not limited to) domestic residences, commercial premises, factories, hospitals, schools, jails, public buildings, banks, shopping centres, fire stations, power stations, hotels, offshore drilling rigs, sports stadiums, racing stables, swimming pool enclosures, public transport, emergency services, and a myriad of others.
