Africa's Railway Specialists Since 1988

Africa's Supplier of Locomotive Parts, Wagons & Wagon Parts, Railway Infrastructure & Engineered Goods

Powering Africa's Railway Networks

Supplying US, Canadian and Chinese locomotive parts, wagon spares, railway infrastructure and engineered goods to SADC countries since 1988. Zero returns. Unparalleled service.

35+Years Experience
0Returns to Date
SADCMarket Coverage
Railway locomotive representing Dominex expertise
1988Founded

A Family Legacy Built on Railways

Dominex Imports & Exports is a leading supplier and sourcing partner for locomotive parts, railway infrastructure, wagon and coach spares — serving the African market for over 35 years.

Founded in 1988 by Kirk Christodoulakis, Dominex is a family-run business with an extensive global supply network spanning the US, Canada, China and beyond. Nico Christodoulakis joined in 2008 after completing a BCom in management, marketing and finance from UNISA. Yianni Christodoulakis joined in 2019 after five years in the South African banking sector, bringing corporate expertise to complement the team.

Zero Returns

Not a single returned part in our entire history.

Pan-African Reach

We service customers across Africa, with deep experience and regular supply into SADC markets.

Precision Sourcing

We source the exact parts required — new and obsolete.

Global Supply Network

Established sourcing relationships with qualified manufacturers across the US, China, South Africa and beyond.

Our Vision

Number One in 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

Solving Rail Challenges

We source and supply all new and obsolete items used by African railway networks, meeting every challenge with precision and dedication.

Our Values

Precision & Reliability

We pride ourselves in sourcing the precise parts our clients require. Our attention to detail is second to none, providing a robust and memorable service.

End-to-End Railway Services

From initial enquiry through to delivery, Dominex provides a complete service with 35 years of expertise. We are not limited to the services listed — contact us for any requirement.

Locomotive supply and overhaul services

Locomotive Supply & Overhaul

We supply new and second-hand American, Canadian and Chinese locomotives, including complete overhauls and sourcing spare parts for older models.

Railway infrastructure materials and track components

Infrastructure Supply

Rails, sleepers, fasteners, turnouts, fishplates, switches, lubricators and all associated infrastructure materials for track construction and maintenance.

Wagon and coach spare parts

Wagon & Coach Parts

Complete vacuum and air braking systems, draw gear, bogies, couplers, suspension components and all wagon and coach spare parts to AAR and UIC standards.

Custom engineered goods and precision components

Engineered Goods

Custom parts sourced and manufactured to your technical drawings or existing standards. We manage the process from specification through to delivery.

Import and export logistics and shipping

Import & Export Logistics

Full international trade management: price negotiation, shipping, transportation, customs clearance and guaranteed on-time delivery to your door.

Technical consulting and parts selection support

Technical Consulting

Expert consultation to help clients select the correct parts, with full technical support for installation and operation of all supplied components.

Four Pillars of Railway Supply

We offer a wide range across the four main pillars of the railway industry — infrastructure materials, locomotives, wagons and engineered goods — for all SADC countries.

Infrastructure Materials View Full Range →

Fishplates and joint bars
Infrastructure

Fishplates & Joint Bars

Joint bars and fishplates for connecting rail sections, available in all standard profiles and grades.

Track bolts and nuts
Infrastructure

Track Bolts & Nuts

Rail bolts and nuts in all standard sizes, grades and coatings for track assembly and maintenance.

Rail fasteners clips and fittings
Infrastructure

Fasteners

Full range of rail fastening hardware — coach screws, e-clips, spring clips, washers and anchors.

Railway turnouts and switches
Infrastructure

Turnouts & Switches

Rail turnouts, switches, lubricators and welding materials for track junctions and crossings.

Locomotive Parts View Full Range →

General locomotive spare parts
Locomotive

General Locomotive Spares

A comprehensive range of spare parts for American, Canadian and Chinese diesel-electric platforms.

Locomotive oil fuel air and hydraulic filters
Locomotive

Filters

Oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters for all major diesel-electric locomotive platforms.

Locomotive engine gaskets and seals
Locomotive

Gaskets & Seals

Engine, cylinder head, exhaust and turbocharger gaskets for all major locomotive models.

Locomotive traction motors
Locomotive

Traction Motors

High-performance traction motors for American, Canadian and Chinese diesel-electric locomotives.

Wagon & Rail Parts View Full Range →

Wagon and coach suspension systems
Wagon & Rail

Suspension Systems

Springs, dampers and complete suspension assemblies for wagon and coach bogies.

Draw gear and couplers
Wagon & Rail

Draw Gear & Couplers

Knuckles, lifters, locks, pins, levers, slack adjusters and all coupler assembly components.

Vacuum and air braking systems
Wagon & Rail

Braking Systems

Complete vacuum and air braking systems to AAR and UIC standards, including all components.

Wagon wheels and axles
Wagon & Rail

Wheels & Axles

Wagon and coach wheels and axles sourced to specification for all standard bogie types.

Engineered Goods View Full Range →

Custom-drawn engineered components
Engineered

Custom-Drawn Components

Parts sourced and produced to client-supplied technical drawings with precision CNC and advanced tooling.

Standards-based precision components
Engineered

Standards-Based Supply

Components sourced to existing international standards including ISO, AAR, UIC and SANS specifications.

Speciality engineered goods
Engineered

Speciality Engineered Goods

One-off or batch sourcing of specialist components for unique railway and mining applications.

Quality testing and certification
Engineered

Quality Testing & Certification

All goods are quality-controlled and verified before dispatch. Zero defects is our standard.

35+
Years in Business
0
Parts Returned
14+
SADC Countries Served
4
Product Divisions

Africa's Most Trusted Railway Partner

Our record speaks for itself. Decades of delivering exactly what our clients need, precisely when they need it.

01

Unmatched Industry Experience

Over 35 years supplying the African market with in-depth knowledge of every railway network across SADC countries.

02

Perfect Supply Record

Zero returns across our entire history — we source the precise parts required with meticulous quality control at every step.

03

End-to-End Logistics

We manage the entire supply chain from sourcing through customs, shipping and final delivery.

04

New & Obsolete Availability

Unique capability to source both current production and out-of-production parts for older locomotives and rolling stock.

Railway freight logistics representing Dominex reliability

The Christodoulakis Family

Two generations of railway expertise, built on a foundation of integrity, knowledge and commitment to service excellence.

Kirk Christodoulakis — Founder

Kirk Christodoulakis

Founder

Founded Dominex in 1988, building the company from the ground up into a trusted Pan-African railway supplier with decades of hands-on industry expertise.

Nico Christodoulakis — Director

Nico Christodoulakis

Director

Joined in 2008 with a BCom in management, marketing and finance from UNISA. Nico has driven new service offerings and expanded the company's reach across Africa.

Yianni Christodoulakis — Operations Manager

Yianni Christodoulakis

Director

Joined in 2019 following a five-year career at a major South African bank. Yianni brings corporate governance expertise and a fresh strategic perspective to the team.

Let's Discuss Your Requirements

Ready to place an order or need a quote? Contact us directly and our team will get back to you within one business day.

Email Us

For quotes, enquiries or any requirements

info@dominex.co.za

Call Us

Speak directly with our team

+27 11 453 8598
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