Hill PHOENIX Receives 'Distinguished Partner Award' From U.S. EPA's GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership

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Hill PHOENIX Receives 'Distinguished Partner Award' From U.S. EPA's GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership

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NEW YORK, Sept 02, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) announced today that Hill PHOENIX, a Dover operating company in its Engineered Systems segment and a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems, has received a 2008-2009 GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership "Distinguished Partner Award" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Hill PHOENIX was recognized for its advanced refrigeration technology, including compact chillers and secondary loop systems. The company received the award at the Food Marketing Institute's Sustainability Summit in San Francisco.

This is the second time in fewer than six months that Hill PHOENIX has been formally recognized by the EPA. In April 2009, Hill PHOENIX received the EPA's Ozone Layer Protection Award in the corporate/government category for its leadership in environmental innovation.

Ray Hoglund, the President of Dover's Engineered Systems segment, stated, "We continue to be extremely proud of Hill PHOENIX and their commitment to introducing new environmental solutions to the marketplace. Hill PHOENIX is at the forefront of environmental innovation in the industry and we are pleased that their success in developing environmentally conscious products has been recognized by the EPA. Compact chillers and secondary loop systems are just two examples of the innovative products being developed across Dover."

"GreenChill's mission to reduce the use of ozone depleting refrigerants is at the heart of our sustainability focus at Hill PHOENIX," said Bill Johnson, Hill PHOENIX president and CEO. "We continue to develop new technologies that reduce the carbon footprint and impact of both our company and our customers. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and are committed to continuing to lead the industry with meaningful sustainable technologies that help protect our planet's natural resources."

The GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership is an EPA initiative in which participating supermarkets, refrigeration equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders work together to help reduce refrigerant leaks and potentially damaging emissions. Hill PHOENIX is a founding member GreenChill partner.

About Dover Corporation

Dover Corporation is a global portfolio of manufacturing companies providing innovative components and equipment, specialty systems and support services for a variety of applications in the industrial products, engineered systems, fluid management and electronic technologies markets. For more information, please visit www.dovercorporation.com.

About Hill PHOENIX Inc.

Hill PHOENIX Inc., a Dover Corporation, is based in Conyers, Ga. The company designs and manufactures commercial refrigerated display merchandisers, refrigeration systems, integrated power distribution systems and walk-in coolers and freezers. Visit www.hillphoenix.com or call 800-283-1109.

SOURCE: Dover Corporation

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