Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
25,725 |
Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
139 |
Employees |
25,000 |
Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
7,746 |
Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
4,454 |
Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
1,429 |
Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
168 |
Dover Corporation
Company Profile: Dover Corporation
Company Overview: Dover Corporation, founded in 1947 and incorporated in the State of Delaware, has established itself as a leading diversified industrial manufacturing corporation. Since its public debut in 1955, Dover has expanded its operations to encompass 52 operating companies, each specializing in a broad array of industrial products and advanced manufacturing equipment. Dover is committed to providing a wide range of related services alongside its product offerings.
Business Segments: Dovers operations are organized into four primary business segments:
1. Diversified: This segment specializes in the manufacture of packaging and printing machinery, heat transfer equipment, food refrigeration systems, display cases, specialized bearings, and agricultural cabs. Additionally, it produces advanced products for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries.
2. Industries: This segment provides products applicable in multiple sectors, including waste management, bulk transportation, automotive servicing, commercial food service, packaging, welding, cash dispensing, and construction.
3. Resources: Focused primarily on the automotive, fluid handling, petroleum, and chemical equipment industries, this segment manufactures a wide range of essential products geared toward original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineered components.
4. Technologies: This segment has seen significant evolution as it adapts to shifts in the datacom/telecom infrastructure market. The demand for manufacturing capabilities increasingly centers on electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, with partnerships and competition from major players based in China and other global markets.
Market Dynamics and Competition: Across its segments, Dover faces varying levels of customer concentration. The automotive and commercial refrigeration industries often involve dealings with a few major players. In contrast, other markets, particularly those providing diverse products and services, see a wider distribution of customers.
In the Technologies segment, Dover competes globally against significant companies primarily from Japan, Europe, and the Far East. Key competitors include established Japanese producers like Fuji Machine, Panasonic, and TDK, as well as European manufacturers such as Philips and Siemens. In contrast, competition in the other segments is predominantly domestic, although many Dover companies are increasingly encountering international competitors, particularly in industries served by firms such as Belvac, Quartzdyne, RPA Process Technologies, Tipper Tie, Tranter, and Waukesha.
Conclusion: Dover Corporation continues to thrive by diversifying its portfolio and adapting to changing market needs while emphasizing innovation in its manufacturing processes. The company remains committed to serving a broad array of industries with specialized products and services, positioning itself for sustained growth in a competitive global landscape.
Company Address: 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, 60515 IL
Company Phone Number: 541-1540 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NYSE DOV
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