Dover Fueling Solutions Partners with Ardova to Automate 1,000 Fuel Pumps in Nigeria

Dover Fueling Solutions has collaborated with Ardova Plc to automate 1,000 fuel pumps in Nigeria. The project will utilize DFS Fusion Automation Server and ProGauge technologies, enhancing operational transparency and efficiency. Local partner Mintin will execute the project, showcasing a strategic blend of global innovation and local expertise. The collaboration marks the largest project of its kind in the region and positions Dover strategically in the African market.

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), has announced a strategic partnership with Ardova Plc to automate 1,000 fuel pumps across Nigeria. The collaboration aims to modernize Ardova's retail network by integrating DFS Automation Solutions, including the DFS Fusion® Automation Server Version 3, ProGauge™ wired and wireless probes, ProGauge Maglink LX Ultimate®, ProGauge™ MagDirect, and DFS FCW Connect™. Additionally, Ardova plans to install Tokheim Quantium® fuel dispensers across hundreds of stations in the country. The project will be executed by Mintin, a trusted regional partner of DFS [1].

The partnership marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's downstream sector, as it represents the largest automation project of its kind in the region. Abdul-Hakeem Buhari, Chief Strategy Officer at Ardova Plc, emphasized the transformative potential of the collaboration, stating, "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" [1].

Jorge Bastos, Regional Sales Manager and Sub-Saharan Africa Team Leader at DFS, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration, noting that it sets a new standard for dispenser and automation excellence in Nigeria. Kamil Adebumola, General Manager, Technology & Analytics at Ardova Plc, echoed this sentiment, stating that partnering with DFS has significantly enhanced transparency and enabled data-driven decision-making [1].

Ernest Uduje, CEO of Mintin Ltd., underscored the collaboration's potential to transform Nigeria's downstream sector. 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 [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dover-fueling-solutions-collaborates-with-ardova-plc-to-bring-automation-to-fuel-retail-across-nigeria-302540175.html