Our Process

Topline Manufacturers

From Brief to Done

Every piece is custom made from scratch. Here's exactly what happens between your enquiry and collection, so you can plan with confidence.

Premium: Imported zinc alloy & Italian moulds
Competitive: Local zinc alloy & materials
Budget-Friendly: Recycled zinc alloy
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1/5 · Art Proof
Step 01
Art Proof

Send your hi-res artwork and we prepare a digital proof. We refine until you're 100% satisfied before anything moves forward.

24 – 48 hrs Hi-res required
Mock-up design: R450
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Don't have artwork yet? Our team can design your proof from scratch for R450.

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Step 02
Deposit & Lock-in

50% deposit on your approved quote confirms the order and kicks off production.

50% deposit
Mould fee: R899 (new designs)
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The R899 mould fee is once-off and yours to keep — reusable on every future order.

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Step 03
Sample Production

Your mould is cast and a physical sample produced at our KZN factory. Approve it before we run the full batch.

12 – 14 days
Sample only: R1,800 ex VAT
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Need a sample only with no bulk order? We offer that at R1,800 ex VAT.

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Step 04
Bulk Production

Sample approved, straight into full-scale production. Existing designs run faster; new developments get the extra time they need.

10 – 12 days 14 – 16 (new dev)
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On new developments you can skip the sample and go straight to bulk if time is tight.

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Step 05
Collection

Order packed and ready. Collect from our KZN factory or our Cape Town office. We'll notify you the moment it's done.

KZN factory Cape Town office
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You'll receive a notification as soon as your order is packed and ready to collect.

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Art Proof
Deposit
Sample
Bulk Production
Collection
Timeline estimate
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Art Proof 2 days
Deposit same day
Sample +14 days
Bulk +11 days
Collection done

Note: All three pricing tiers produce the same finish. Only the source materials differ.

Process complete

Ready to place your order?

Our team responds to quote requests within 24 hours.

Custom Spin, Die, and Metal Casting

Since 1989, Topline is a leader in spin and die-casting. We have a wide range of die-cast goods to suit all of your needs, including buttons, rivets, buckles, keyrings, and medals. All of our design conception manufacturing molding casting plating is completed in-house, giving us an edge over the competition in getting your products to you quickly and efficiently. Our highly trained staff are committed to offering you the highest level of quality possible.

Our Custom Metal Casted Products

Our metal goods are produced in Zinc alloy and can be plated in one of a variety of metals (copper, nickel, brass, gold, gunmetal, nickel-free, and antique finishing). We will be delighted to fill any order ranging from 100 units to 1 million+.

Performance Standards

We are ready to put our goods through the SABS testing for strength and corrosion, as well as Woolworths Performance Standards. Our solutions are authorized by such high standards that we’re willing to put them to the test for SABS Approval for Strength and Corrosion and the Woolworths Performance Standard (References on request).

Supplier of a range of Buckles, Keyrings, Badges, Clothing components, and Event and Sport Medals

Topline Manufacturers are bulk suppliers of a range of die-cast components that are tailored to the demands of clients, such as Lead Manufacturers. Our products are created locally by skilled hardworking artisans in South Africa, as a local die-cast metal supplier.

Custom Metal Product Samples and Orders

Customized samples may be made to your specific demands at a low price. We can handle quantities ranging from 100 to over 1,000,000 and will produce custom-made samples to your specifications for a minimal fee.

Unique Spin and Die Cast Components

Topline Manufacturers provide a wide range of spin and die-cast components to suit your needs including:

  • Fashion clothing components
  • Belt buckles
  • shoe buckles
  • lapel badges
  • sports medals
  • keyrings

and many more. All of our designs are one-of-a-kind, and they’re made from top-quality metal casts. We support and enliven the local community by keeping all design, molding, casting, and plating operations in-house as a proudly local business. This also allows us to fulfill express orders within as little as 2 weeks after agreeing on the design!

What is Die-Casting?

Molds, also known as tools or dies, are used to create steel molds that are then used to shape the molten metal into specific forms. Each project necessitates its own unique set of molds, which are manufactured from steel and are specifically engineered for it. This ensures that each part is made with accuracy and consistency. The most popular die casting alloys include aluminum, zinc, and magnesium.

Every aspect developed by Topline Manufacturers was created with engineering innovation, design research, and qualified knowledge.

More About Topline Manufacturers

Topline Manufacturers is proud to support a wide range of production, commercial, and leisure firms. We are one of the market leaders among fashion wholesale distributors in South Africa because we offer high-quality, locally manufactured components.

We are a one-stop design, production, and distribution facility in South Africa, allowing us to quickly react to demand and assist you to avoid costly inventory accumulation from international suppliers.

We have the processes in place to meet your demands and still provide high-quality and superior service, whether you need a few hundred items or over 100 million. Our experience with bespoke production has given us the confidence to guide our clients through the design and finalization phases without any hitches. Since 1989, leaders in the sector, we have been providing custom manufacturing services to help customers navigate through the design process as well as finalize their products swiftly and efficiently.

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