MIDDLEBORO, Ky., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heartland, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HTLJ) today announced that Heartland Steel, the company's steel warehousing subsidiary, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility and office space in Washington Court House, Ohio. On October 29th the Company hosted an open house which allowed the community and local business leaders to tour the 58,000 square foot facility.

"The grand opening of our new headquarters was a tremendous event for Heartland and the local community and marked the successful end to a year long process," said Randy W. Frevert, President, of Heartland Steel. "This facility in its fully operational form is an impressive site that we are proud to display. Given the success that Heartland Steel has enjoyed to date in 2009, we are excited to see how this versatile facility further contributes to our growth in this region. With our marketing and sales initiatives now fully deployed we are well positioned to expand our service reach and accelerate towards profitability.

"Our exceptional team is committed to establishing Heartland Steel as the best in service, support and quick response to the needs of our customers," concluded Mr. Frevert. "We'd like to thank this Washington Court House community for their support and we look forward to serving them as a leading local business."

About Heartland, Inc.

Heartland, Inc. is a diversified company with businesses in steel warehousing and fabrication and petroleum retail and wholesale operations. Mound Technologies is a full service structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator located in Springboro, Ohio. Lee Oil Company services and sells over 40 million gallons of petroleum product annually through a combination of retail and wholesale operations. Heartland Steel, Inc. is a new venture which operates a structural steel service center in Washington Court House, Ohio.

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SOURCE Heartland, Inc.