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DOV Boosts CO2 Refrigeration Leadership With Next Generation Flex Mini

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Key Takeaways

  • Dover's Hillphoenix launched the Next Generation Flex Mini CO2 system for retail and industrial markets.
  • The platform uses natural CO2 refrigerant and low-pressure ejector tech to boost energy efficiency.
  • Flexible configs, dual compressors and service-friendly design cut maintenance and lifecycle costs.

Dover Corporation’s (DOV - Free Report) subsidiary Hillphoenix has expanded its CO2 refrigeration portfolio with the launch of the Next Generation Flex Mini, a compact, high-efficiency transcritical CO2 system designed for food retail and industrial markets.  

The Flex Mini platform enhances sustainability and operational performance by utilizing natural refrigerant CO2, which offers significantly lower global warming potential compared to traditional HFC systems. 

Key benefits include improved energy efficiency through advanced low-pressure ejector technology, reduced maintenance requirements with a filter-less oil separator and integrated bypass valves for streamlined serviceability, and flexible configuration options such as dual-brand compressor compatibility.  

The platform accommodates various voltage requirements and is available with weather-resistant, sound-attenuated and cold-weather configurations, allowing it to perform reliably across a wide range of operating conditions. The introduction reinforces Dover’s leadership in sustainable refrigeration technology, enabling food retailers and industrial users to enhance energy efficiency, reduce lifecycle expenses and align with tightening environmental standards. 

Shares of DOV are up 19.2% over the past year compared with the industry’s 23.7% rise. 

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DOV’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

DOV carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). 

Better-ranked stocks in the Industrial Products space include Flowserve Corporation (FLS - Free Report) , Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO - Free Report) , and Crane Company (CR - Free Report) . FLS and HLIO sport a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while CR carries a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FLS’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.11 per share, indicating a 13% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 17.32%. 

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HLIO’s current fiscal-year earnings stands at $2.72 per share, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 17%. 

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $6.68 per share, indicating a 10.41% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 10%.

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