About Us

Natal Iron and Brass Foundry is a primary supplier of ductile iron and cast iron products to the South African key utilities, telecoms, highways, civil engineering, construction and housing sectors.

NIBF was founded in the year 1982 by Mr K Rajkumar and has designed and produced manhole covers and frames and other related products from that time onwards. NIBF is a manufacturer and importer of cast iron products. Twenty six years later NIBF was and still is the only non-white owned foundry in South Africa.

NIBF is situated in Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg and has diversified its interests and now has sister companies in the Western Cape and Gauteng to help ease the logistical problems of the smaller civil market. We are current exporters of neighboring states as well.

Being one of the pioneers and leading manufacturers of cast iron products, the company has been making both precision and heavy duty castings conforming to international standards ISO 9002 accreditation.

NIBF has professionally qualified personnel to look after production, sale and administration with excellent co-ordination amongst them, resulting in complete customer satisfaction.

The company is 125% BEE Compliant and a level two contributor.

Our Services

  • Manufacture cast iron and ductile iron manhole covers and frames.
  • Manufacture cast iron and ductile iron storm water covers and frames.
  • Import and export cast iron and ductile iron manhole covers and frames.
  • Import and export cast iron and ductile iron storm water covers and frames.

Reasons to Purchase from NIBF


NIBF purchases/sources the best quality materials which go into our manufacturing of all cast iron and ductile iron manhole covers and frames, storm water gratings and frames and roof outlets.
Our foundry has the capacity to produce on average 400 tons of finished products per month with our best production of over 5,000 tons in 1 year.
Our resources and ability allows us to distribute finished products quickly and effectively within any province in South Africa. Our international trade division allows us to also export finished products to any corner or the world.
NIBF has been in operation for the last 30 years with the original members still at the helm ensuring quality in service and innovative new products that can be offered.
Our manufacturing, quality and management teams are at your disposal to continuously provide you with assistance on products, orders, shipment and custom requirements.