Rail track maintenance equipment and services - DDS Industrial [InnoTrans 2026]
At InnoTrans 2026, DDS INDUSTRIAL introduced its rail-sector parts and services as a company based in Richards Bay, South Africa, with a focus on local assembly for the railway industry. It said it supplies locally assembled, rugged petrol-driven railway track maintenance equipment, along with specialized electrical harnessing and safety gear, as part of its effort to support African rail infrastructure.
Managing Director Sai Hari Prasad said localizing capability is central to the business. He added that local assembly helps reduce downtime and build a more resilient supply chain, and that the company is also interested in working with global technology partners, OEMs and strategic investors, with collaboration seen as part of its business expansion.
DDS INDUSTRIAL said it is seeking to broaden its position in southern Africa through local assembly, joint ventures and technology transfer. In that context, the company presented itself not only as a supplier of equipment and gear, but also as a practical partner for rail development that emphasizes reliability and in-region responsiveness.
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00:00 Hi, I'm Sai Hari Prasad. I am the managing director of DDS Industrial based in Richard's Bay, South Africa.
00:08 At DDS Industrial, we specialize in supplying locally assembled robust petrol-driven railway track maintenance equipment,
00:18 and specialized electrical harnessing and safety gear.
00:22 We are at InnoTrans because the future of African rail depends on localizing capability reducing downtime and building resilient supply chains.
00:36 We are actively looking to connect with global technology partners, OEMs,
00:42 and strategic investors who want to expand their footprint in southern Africa through our local assembly, joint ventures, and technology transfer.
00:53 If you are looking for a grounded, reliable partner to build the future of African rail infrastructure, please let's talk. Thank you.
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