DOVER ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2012 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE, CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

Downers Grove, IL, October 5, 2012 - Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) announced today that it will release third quarter 2012 earnings at 6:00 a.m. Central time (7:00 a.m. Eastern time) on Wednesday, October 17, 2012.  Later that morning, Dover will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Central time (10:00 a.m. Eastern time) to discuss these results.  

To participate on the conference call, please dial 1-888-802-8577 (domestic) or 1-973-935-8754, reservation number 37297489. Due to the expected number of callers, please dial in at least 15 minutes before the conference is to begin and ask to be connected to the Dover Corporation teleconference.

A live audio webcast will also be available on the company website at www.dovercorporation.com.  Additionally, a replay of the conference call will be available from 12:30 p.m. Central time, October 17 until 10:59 p.m. Central time, October 31, by dialing 1-800-585-8367 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406. The access code is 37297489.

Dover Corporation is a multi-billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. For over 50 years, Dover has been providing its customers with outstanding products and services that reflect the company's commitment to operational excellence, innovation and market leadership. The company focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification. Dover is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois and employs 35,000 people worldwide. Dover Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available on the company's website at www.dovercorporation.com.

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