New World Enamelware Since 1977 — South Africa's Heritage Enamel Brand
New World Enamelware: South Africa's Heritage Enamel Since 1977
The short answer: New World Enamelware is the enamel sub-brand of Big5 Cookware — South Africa's largest cookware manufacturer. Plates, mugs, cups, basins, dinner sets, all made in our Thaba Nchu, Free State factory since 1977. The white-with-blue-rim enamel that has lived in millions of South African kitchens for nearly 50 years.
The 1977 Story
Our Thaba Nchu factory has been pressing steel and firing enamel since 1977. Long before Tiger non-stick. Long before Sapphire aluminium sets. Enamelware was the original Big5 product line — the daily-use plates and mugs that filled South African kitchens, mining canteens, B&B breakfast tables, and braai weekends.
The product line is intentionally simple: take quality steel (0.4mm+), shape it, fire enamel onto it at over 800°C, finish with a rolled rim. Same process today. Same Thaba Nchu factory. Same SA workers.
What's in the New World Range Today
| Category | Notable Products |
|---|---|
| Plates | Dinner plate, deep / soup plate, rice plate, side plate |
| Mugs & Cups | Standard mug, large mug, espresso, child mug, camping cup |
| Bowls | Mixing bowl, fruit bowl, cereal bowl, kids bowl |
| Basins | Wash basin, multi-purpose basin (multiple sizes) |
| Dinner Sets | 12pc complete set (mug + plate + bowl per person) |
| Outdoor / Camping | Nesting cup sets, kettle braai dinner kits |
Browse the full New World Enamel collection (95+ products).
Most-Loved SKUs
- New World Enamel Mug (nwm) — the original SA enamel mug. R10 plain, up to R89 decorated.
- New World Enamel Basin (nwwb) — multi-purpose wash basin. R49–R150 across sizes.
- New World Enamel Rice Plate (nwrp) — deep dish for biryani and rice. R18–R39.
- New World Enamel Cash Bowl (nwcb) — small everyday bowl. R17–R30.
Why Heritage Manufacturing Still Matters
Most enamelware sold in SA today is imported — thinner steel, single-coat enamel, weaker handles, chips within months. We still make it the original way:
- Steel sourced locally where possible
- Double-coat enamel on most product lines
- Rolled rims on all plates and bowls
- Riveted handles on all mugs (not just spot-welded)
- Made by South Africans in a South African factory
Where to Buy New World Enamel
Online: big5cookware.co.za · Takealot
Retail: Pick n Pay · Checkers · Makro · select kitchenware retailers
Wholesale / B2B: Factory direct via supplier@big5cookware.co.za
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