Imagine a world where your local fuel station runs like a finely-tuned machine, with every drop accounted for in real-time. Dover Fueling Solutions and Ardova Plc are turning this into a reality across Nigeria! This massive project is set to bring cutting-edge automation to 1,000 pumps, redefining efficiency and transparency. Are we witnessing the future of fuel retail unfold?
Dover Fueling Solutions, a global leader in advanced customer-focused technologies for the fuel and convenience retail industries, has announced a landmark collaboration with Ardova Plc to introduce cutting-edge automation across fuel retail sites in Nigeria. This initiative represents the largest project of its kind in the region, signaling a significant leap forward in the digital transformation of the Nigerian energy sector and fuel supply chain efficiency.
The ambitious project will see 1,000 pumps within Ardova’s extensive Nigerian retail network undergo a comprehensive upgrade with DFS Automation Solutions. This includes the implementation of the advanced DFS Fusion® Automation Server Version 3, state-of-the-art ProGauge™ wired and wireless probes, ProGauge™ Maglink LX Ultimate®, ProGauge™ MagDirect, and DFS FCW Connect™ technology. Beyond automation, Ardova Plc is also set to install modern Tokheim Quantium® fuel dispensers across hundreds of its stations nationwide, further enhancing the customer experience and operational standards.
The successful deployment and installation of these advanced technology solutions will be facilitated by Mintin, DFS’s trusted regional partner. This partnership leverages Mintin’s local expertise and engineering capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and robust support for Ardova’s extensive network. The combined effort underscores a commitment to operational modernization and innovation within Nigeria’s downstream energy sector, setting a new benchmark for infrastructure development.
For Ardova Plc, this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in its ongoing transformation strategy. The integration of DFS’s comprehensive automation suite empowers the company to operate with unprecedented agility, precision, and transparency across its retail network. As articulated by Ardova Plc’s Chief Strategy Officer, this move is not merely about adopting new technology; it is about fundamentally reimagining how fuel retail can best serve customers in an increasingly dynamic and fast-evolving global landscape.
Dover Fueling Solutions expresses immense pride in this strategic collaboration, highlighting the synergy between global innovation and local execution. According to DFS’s Regional Sales Manager and Sub-Saharan Africa Team Leader, this partnership, alongside Mintin, is establishing a new standard for dispenser and automation excellence within Nigeria. The deployment of cutting-edge wired and wireless automation solutions is poised to modernize retail operations throughout the country, with this project serving as a crucial first step in a broader digital evolution.
Kamil Adebumola, General Manager, Technology & Analytics at Ardova Plc, emphasized the transformative impact of the partnership, describing the service station automation project as a “game-changer.” He cited DFS’s strong regional presence, hands-on support, and deep expertise in fuel retail technology as key factors in their selection. Gaining real-time visibility into underground tank levels and dispensing activity across their network has already significantly enhanced transparency, drastically reduced stock variances, and empowered Ardova’s team to make faster, more data-driven decisions, showcasing DFS as a reliable and forward-thinking partner.
Echoing this sentiment, Ernest Uduje, CEO of Mintin Ltd., stated that this collaboration exemplifies how global innovation, specifically DFS’s world-class automation solutions and fuel dispensers, can effectively merge with local expertise. By leveraging Mintin’s engineering prowess and nationwide support network, Ardova’s stations are now equipped to operate with greater efficiency, delivering a faster, smarter, and more reliable fueling experience for motorists across the entire nation, directly impacting daily lives.
Dover Fueling Solutions, an integral part of Dover Corporation, stands as a premier global provider of advanced energy dispensing equipment, electronic automation, and sophisticated payment systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including automatic tank gauging and subscription services, to fueling and convenience retail customers worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of brands such as Wayne Fueling Systems, Tokheim®, ProGauge, and ClearView, DFS is committed to powering vehicles through conventional and clean energy products, encompassing gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, LNG, H2, LPG, CNG, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, DFS maintains a robust global manufacturing and technology development footprint, underscoring its expansive reach and dedication to innovation.
Dover Corporation itself is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider, boasting annual revenues exceeding $8 billion. Through its five operating segments—Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies—Dover delivers innovative equipment, components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software, and digital solutions. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit spanning over 70 years, Dover combines global scale with operational agility, driving market leadership and collaborating with customers to continually redefine possibilities.
