Mound Technologies, Inc. Selected By C. R. Meyer of Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Provide Fabricated Structural Steel

Mound Technologies, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland, Inc. (OTCBB:HTLJ) has been selected by C. R. Meyer of Oshkosh, Wisconsin to provide fabricated structural steel for a building addition onto the Appleton Paper factory in West Carrolton, Ohio. This project will require in excess of 1000 tons of fabricated steel plus metal deck. Erection of steel is to start in February of 2008 with completion by May. The value of this contract is in excess of $2.5 million US.

Heartland, Inc. is excited about the continued success of the Mound Technologies, Inc. subsidiary. With a backlog of work that now extends into 2008, prospects are good for additional growth in sales and profits.

About Heartland, Inc.

Heartland, Inc. is a growing diversified holding company comprised of subsidiaries within several different and distinct industry segments. Heartland creates value by participating more in managing the companies in its investment portfolio and by developing cross-industry functional skills including marketing, pricing, lean manufacturing, procurement and supply chain management.

From heavy machining and fabricated steel products to oil distribution and retail, Heartland, Inc., is developing broad product and service offerings to provide economic protection and growth opportunities for investors. For more on the company please visit www.heartlandholdingsinc.com.

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