HISTORY
Nu-World Industries (Proprietary) Limited began manufacturing electrical wiring accessories as early as 1946, in South Africa and has expanded in the last 70 years to become a world wide player in consumer goods.
2021
75th Anniversary of Nuworld Industries / 35th Anniversary of Nuworld Holdings
2021
2020
Introduction of PPE Division
2020
2018
Appointed as sole agent of AIWA in South Africa
2018
2017
Supply of Diamond brand to JD Group
Nu-World’s JVC agency agreement extended to include India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2017
2016
Supply of Sansui brand to JD Group
2016
2014
Nu-World Industries Middle East DMCC in Dubai established
2014
2013
Yale Prima Proprietary Limited, acquired 100% of Nu-World Australia Proprietary Limited (formerly known as OO Australasia Proprietary Limited)
Acquired 100% in Nu-World Global Limited (formerly known as Palsonic China (H.K) Limited)
Nu-World’s JVC agency agreement extended to include entire Africa, Middle East, Australasia and New Zealand
2013
2012
Lefase Lesotho Manufacturing (Proprietary) Limited established
2012
2011
Groups manufacturing operations closed
2011
2010
Acquired 49.9% interest in Palsonic China (H.K) Limited Acquired 49% interest in Lefase Logistics (Proprietary) Limited
Introduction of the Hi-Tech and Liquor divisions Expansion of White Goods division
2010
2009
Disposed of investment in Nu-World UK Limited
2009
2008
Disposed of investment in On Corporation Inc. USA Yale Prima Proprietary Limited acquires 51% of online retailer OO Australasia Proprietary Limited
2008
2007
Increased investment in Yale Prima Proprietary Limited to 59.4% Introduction of home improvement division
2007
2006
Rationalisation of Prima Australasia Proprietary Limited and Yale Appliance Group Proprietary Limited into Yale Prima Proprietary Limited 45% investment in On Corporation Inc. USA.
2006
2004
Appointed South African agent for General Electric large appliances/ 65% investment in Yale Appliance Group Proprietary Limited Introduction of Conti Motorsports division
2004
2003
Acquired 100% interest in Conti South Africa 60% investment in Nu-World UK Limited
2003
2002
Nu-World increased its holding in Prima Australasia to 51% Strategic alliance with Prima International UK(Proprietary) Limited established
2002
2001
Thomson distribution agreement for South Africa signed and Telefunken agency for Prima Australasia Proprietary Limited started
2001
2000
Appointed sole agent for Telefunken in South Africa and Nu-World acquires 33% of Prima Australasia Proprietary Limited Agency/distribution agreement established with Casio/James Ralph (Proprietary) Limited.
2000
1995
Nu-World appointed as the sole agent for JVC in South Africa and sub-saharan Africa
1995
1987
Nu-World Holdings Limited listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
1987
1980
Nu-World began importing and distributing small electrical appliances
1980
1946
Nu-World Industries (Proprietary) Limited was established and starts manufacturing electrical wiring accessories.
1946