Lucchini SA

Lucchini South Africa is Africa’s leading manufacturer of forged railway wheels, axles and wheelsets, delivering the critical components that keep freight and passenger rail networks
moving safely and efficiently. As a subsidiary of the globally recognised Lucchini RS Group, the company combines more than 150 years of international engineering expertise with local
manufacturing excellence to provide high-quality railway solutions for customers across Sub-Saharan Africa. Operating from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Germiston, Gauteng, LucchiniSouth Africa offers an integrated production process that covers the design, manufacture, machining and supply of railway wheels, axles and wheelsets for locomotives, freight
wagons, passenger coaches, metros and light rail systems. The company also provides technical support, engineering expertise and lifecycle solutions that help operators maximise
safety, reliability and operational performance. Committed to localisation and industrial development, Lucchini South Africa continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies, skills development and supplier partnerships that strengthen the continent's rail value chain. As the first international forged railway wheel manufacturer to establish local production in South Africa, the company is helping reduce reliance on imports while supporting economic growth, job creation and the development of a globally competitive rail manufacturing industry.
Driven by innovation, quality and customer-focused engineering, Lucchini South Africa is more than a component manufacturer; it is a trusted partner in advancing Africa's rail future.
Whether supporting fleet modernisation, new rolling stock projects or long-term maintenance programmes, Lucchini South Africa delivers the expertise, reliability and manufacturing
capability that keep the continent's railways moving forward.