Dover Fueling Solutions Launches ProGauge LR120 Radar to Enhance Accuracy and Visibility in Industrial Applications
Rhea-AI Summary
Dover Fueling Solutions (NYSE: DOV) launched the ProGauge LR120 Radar on Feb. 26, 2026, an automatic tank gauging (ATG) device for industrial applications across EMEA and Latin America.
The LR120 offers precise level measurement to 98.4 ft (30 m), 2mm accuracy, a narrow beam for obstructed tanks and wet wells, PVDF airtight enclosure, open-air approval, and hazardous-area compliance for dust environments.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
DOV is down 2% with key peers also lower: IR -2%, PNR -2.33%, GGG -1.26%, SYM -1.46%, and XYL slightly down -0.16%, indicating a broader sector softness alongside the company-specific product launch.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +0.5% | Regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share was declared. |
| Feb 10 | Conference appearance | Neutral | +1.6% | CEO scheduled to speak at Barclays Industrial Select Conference. |
| Jan 29 | Earnings & guidance | Positive | -1.7% | Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 EPS and revenue growth guidance. |
| Jan 28 | Product launch | Positive | -1.7% | SWEP introduced an all-stainless brazed plate heat exchanger for electronics cooling. |
| Jan 27 | Product launch | Positive | -0.6% | TWG launched Pullmaster 40 M/H winch targeting marine and industrial uses. |
Recent product and portfolio announcements have often seen small negative price reactions, while routine items like dividends and conferences showed modest gains; the latest earnings update saw a mild pullback despite positive growth metrics.
Over the past month, DOV has combined portfolio expansion with solid financial results. On Jan 27–28, TWG and SWEP, both under the DOV umbrella, launched new industrial products, with shares slipping modestly afterward. The Jan 29 Q4/FY 2025 report showed revenue of $2.10B for Q4 and $8.09B for 2025, plus strong EPS growth, yet the stock dipped. A regular $0.52 dividend declared on Feb 12 and a conference appearance notice on Feb 10 coincided with small gains, framing today’s DFS product launch within an ongoing pattern of incremental portfolio updates and steady capital returns.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An automatic shelf registration on Form S-3ASR filed on February 24, 2026 allows Dover to offer unsecured debt securities from time to time under an existing indenture. Specific terms and amounts will be set in future prospectus supplements, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes such as debt repayment, working capital, capital expenditures, investments, acquisitions, and security repurchases.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Dover Fueling Solutions’ expansion of its ProGauge portfolio with the LR120 Radar, extending automatic tank gauging into demanding industrial environments with up to 98.4 ft range and 2mm accuracy. It builds on a recent stream of product launches across the DOV platform and follows solid 2025 financial results and 2026 EPS guidance. Investors may monitor how these innovations translate into segment revenue growth, while keeping an eye on capital structure moves under the new S-3ASR debt shelf and ongoing insider equity activity.
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The LR120 Radar, which is available across
Packaged in an airtight PVDF enclosure for years of reliable measurement service, the LR120 Radar delivers precise level measurement at ranges up to 98.4 ft (30 meters). Its long range, narrow beam makes it best suited for tanks, wet wells with obstructions, and solid level measurement. The LR120 Radar is also approved for open air applications outside of tanks and is hazardous area-compliant for use in explosive environments containing dust.
"The ProGauge portfolio has evolved into a one-stop-shop for fuel management and is considered to be one of the leading brands for ATG solutions in the industry," said Nuno Almeida, DFS Director, Product Management, EMEA. "By expanding our product portfolio to include accurate measurement for industrial applications, we are continuing to deliver truly global solutions that help provide operators with complete and accurate visibility into their stocks."
The LR120 Radar is compact and easy to install, and its 2mm accuracy near zero range distance yields optimum inventory management capability for a wide range of operators.
Stefano Scatena, DFS Senior Director and General Manager, ATG & WSM, added, "Wherever our customers are in the world, whatever their needs, and whatever their forecourt set-up, the ProGauge portfolio has a solution to suit. The new LR120 Radar reflects our ability to help operators monitor and measure any liquid or solid on a site."
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®, Tokheim®, OPW®, ProGauge™, Fairbanks®, AvaLAN Networks™, LIQAL®, Bulloch Technologies®, and SiteIQ™, 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
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over
Dover Fueling Solutions Contact:
Amy Cearley
(512) 484-4259
amy.cearley@doverfs.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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