Dover Fueling Solutions Collaborates with Ardova Plc to Bring Automation to Fuel Retail Across Nigeria

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), a part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industries, today announced a collaboration with Ardova Plc to bring automation to fuel retail sites across Nigeria, marking the largest project of its kind in the region.

The initiative will enable 1,000 pumps in Ardova's Nigerian retail network to be upgraded with DFS Automation Solutions, including DFS Fusion^® Automation Server Version 3, ProGauge^™ wired and wireless probes, ProGauge Maglink LX Ultimate^®, ProGauge™ MagDirect and DFS FCW Connect™. Ardova Plc also plans to install Tokheim Quantium^® fuel dispensers across hundreds of stations in the country. The project installation will be carried out by DFS' trusted regional partner, Mintin.

The Ardova partnership builds on DFS' well-established presence in the region through its Tokheim^® and Wayne^® fuel dispenser ranges, representing a new chapter in operational modernization and innovation for Nigeria's downstream sector.

"This partnership represents a pivotal moment in Ardova's transformation. As we digitize and modernize our retail network, the integration of DFS' automation suite empowers us to operate with greater agility, precision and transparency. We are not just adopting technology; we are reimagining how fuel retail should serve customers in a fast-changing world," said Abdul-Hakeem Buhari, Chief Strategy Officer at Ardova Plc.

"DFS is proud to celebrate this strategic collaboration with Ardova Plc and one of our trusted local partners, Mintin," said Jorge Bastos, Regional Sales Manager and Sub-Saharan Africa Team Leader at DFS. "Together, we are setting a new standard for dispenser and automation excellence in Nigeria. With our cutting-edge wired and wireless automation solutions, we are modernizing retail operations across the country – and this is just the beginning."

Kamil Adebumola, General Manager, Technology & Analytics at Ardova Plc, added, "Partnering with DFS on our service station automation project is a game-changer. We chose them for their strong regional presence, hands-on support, and deep expertise in automation. Gaining real-time visibility into underground tank levels and dispensing activity across our network has significantly enhanced transparency, reduced stock variances and enabled our team to make faster, data-driven decisions. DFS has proven to be a reliable and forward-thinking partner."

"This collaboration exemplifies how global innovation and local expertise can transform Nigeria's downstream sector," said Ernest Uduje, CEO of Mintin Ltd. "By pairing DFS' world-class automation solutions and fuel dispensers with Mintin's engineering capabilities and nationwide support network, Ardova's stations can now operate more efficiently and deliver a faster, smarter fueling experience for motorists across the country."

About Dover Fueling Solutions:

Dover Fueling Solutions® (DFS) is part of Dover Corporation and a leading provider of advanced energy dispensing equipment, electronic automation, point-of-sale and payment systems, automatic tank gauging and subscription solutions to fueling and convenience retail customers worldwide. Comprised of brands Wayne Fueling Systems, Tokheim®, OPW®, ClearView, PetroVend®, ProGauge, Fairbanks, AvaLAN Networks™, LIQAL and Bulloch Technologies®, DFS is dedicated to offering a broad range of solutions that power vehicles, including conventional fuel and clean energy products that support gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel and ethanol as well as LNG, H2, LPG, CNG and EV chargers. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a strong global manufacturing and technology development presence, including facilities in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information about DFS, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Dover Fueling Solutions Contact:

Amy Cearley, Director of Global Marketing Communications

(512) 484-4259

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