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Locomotive Supply & Overhaul
Supply of new and second-hand American, Chinese and Canadian locomotives, including parts sourcing for older and obsolete platforms.
South Africa's Railway Supply Specialist
Locomotive Parts, Wagon Spares, Railway Infrastructure & Engineered Components for Africa
Powering Africa's Railway Networks
Supplying American, Chinese and Canadian locomotive parts, wagon and coach spares, railway infrastructure materials and engineered components to rail operators across Angola, Mozambique and wider Africa since 1988. Zero returns.
35+Years Supply
0Returns
AfricaWide Reach
1988Founded
About Us
Railway Supply Specialists Since 1988
Dominex Imports & Exports is a South African railway supply and sourcing partner serving rail operators, maintenance teams, contractors and procurement departments across Africa.
Since 1988, we have supplied locomotive parts, wagon and coach spares, railway infrastructure materials and engineered goods to rail networks across SADC and the wider African market. As a family-run business, Dominex combines long-standing industry knowledge with a global supplier network covering South Africa, North America, China and Europe.
Zero Returns
Not a single returned part across 35+ years of supply — we source the precise part required, every time.
Pan-African Reach
Active supply into Angola, Mozambique and wider Africa, with established relationships across SADC rail networks.
Precision Sourcing
New, reconditioned and obsolete parts sourced globally — from routine spares to complex one-off requirements.
Global Supply Network
Established supplier relationships spanning South Africa, North America, China, Europe and other key manufacturing regions.
Our Vision
The Leading Railway Supplier Across Africa
Dominex strives to be the premier supplier of railway material across the African continent, setting the standard for quality and service excellence.
Our Mission
Practical Solutions for African Rail
We identify, source and supply the correct components for demanding railway applications — from routine maintenance spares to complex procurement requirements.
Our Values
Technical Alignment & Long-Term Relationships
We focus on getting the specification right, supplying components that perform as required, and building supply relationships that clients can depend on year after year.
What We Offer
End-to-End Railway Services
From initial enquiry through to final delivery, Dominex manages the full supply process. Not limited to the services listed — contact us with any requirement.
Infrastructure Supply
Rails, sleepers, fasteners, elastic rail clips, turnouts, fishplates, switches, lubricators and associated infrastructure materials for track construction and maintenance across Africa.
Wagon & Coach Parts
Braking systems, draw gear, bogies, couplers, suspension, axles and wheelsets — complete wagon and coach spare parts supplied to AAR and UIC standards.
Engineered Goods
Custom components sourced and manufactured to your technical drawings or international standards. We manage the process from specification through to delivery.
Import & Export Logistics
Full international trade management: price negotiation, shipping, transportation, customs clearance and guaranteed on-time delivery to your door.
Technical Consulting
Technical support to help clients identify and specify the correct components, with expertise across locomotive, wagon, coach and infrastructure applications.
Our Products
Four Pillars of Railway Supply
Four product divisions covering the full scope of railway supply — infrastructure materials, locomotive parts, wagon and coach spares, and engineered components — for rail operators across Africa.
Infrastructure Materials View Full Range →
Infrastructure
Fishplates & Joint Bars
Joint bars and fishplates for connecting rail sections, available in all standard profiles and grades.
Infrastructure
Track Bolts & Nuts
Rail bolts and nuts in all standard sizes, grades and coatings for track assembly and maintenance.
Infrastructure
Fasteners
Full range of rail fastening hardware — coach screws, e-clips, spring clips, washers and anchors.
Infrastructure
Turnouts & Switches
Rail turnouts, switches, lubricators and welding materials for track junctions and crossings.
Locomotive Parts View Full Range →
Locomotive
General Locomotive Spares
A comprehensive range of spare parts for American, Canadian and Chinese diesel-electric platforms.
Locomotive
Filters
Oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters for all major diesel-electric locomotive platforms.
Locomotive
Gaskets & Seals
Engine, cylinder head, exhaust and turbocharger gaskets for all major locomotive models.
Locomotive
Traction Motors
High-performance traction motors for American, Canadian and Chinese diesel-electric locomotives.
Wagon & Rail Parts View Full Range →
Wagon & Rail
Suspension Systems
Springs, dampers and complete suspension assemblies for wagon and coach bogies.
Wagon & Rail
Draw Gear & Couplers
Knuckles, lifters, locks, pins, levers, slack adjusters and all coupler assembly components.
Wagon & Rail
Braking Systems
Complete vacuum and air braking systems to AAR and UIC standards, including all components.
Wagon & Rail
Wheels & Axles
Wagon and coach wheels and axles sourced to specification for all standard bogie types.
Engineered Goods View Full Range →
Engineered
Custom-Drawn Components
Parts sourced and produced to client-supplied technical drawings with precision CNC and advanced tooling.
Engineered
Standards-Based Supply
Components sourced to existing international standards including ISO, AAR, UIC and SANS specifications.
Engineered
Speciality Engineered Goods
One-off or batch sourcing of specialist components for unique railway and mining applications.
Engineered
Quality Testing & Certification
All goods are quality-controlled and verified before dispatch. Zero defects is our standard.
35+
Years Supply
0
Parts Returned
14+
Africa-Wide
4
Product Divisions
Why Choose Dominex
Why Rail Operators Across Africa Choose Dominex
A supply record built over 35 years. Zero returns. Precise sourcing. Reliable delivery across Angola, Mozambique and wider Africa.
01
35 Years of African Railway Knowledge
Deep familiarity with rail networks and rolling stock across SADC — including Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Congo.
02
Zero Returns Since 1988
Not one part returned across our entire supply history — we identify the correct component, verify the specification, and deliver what was ordered.
03
Full Supply Chain Management
From sourcing and price negotiation through customs clearance, shipping and final delivery — we manage the complete process.
04
New, Reconditioned & Obsolete
We source current production parts and out-of-production components for older locomotive and rolling stock platforms — globally.
Our Leadership
The Dominex Team
Two generations of railway expertise, built on a foundation of integrity, knowledge and commitment to service excellence.
Kirk Christodoulakis
Founder
Founded Dominex in 1988 and built the company into a trusted African railway supplier over 35 years of hands-on industry experience.
Nico Christodoulakis
Director
Joined the business in 2008, bringing commercial and financial expertise that has driven the company's growth and expanded its reach across African markets.
Yianni Christodoulakis
Director
Joined in 2019 following a career in the South African banking sector, bringing corporate governance experience and a strategic perspective to operations and client relationships.
Get In Touch
Get In Touch
Contact us for parts enquiries, sourcing requests or quotes. Our team responds within one business day.
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