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PLYMOUTH, Minn., Dec. 29, 2004 (EWORLDWIRE) -- Heartland Inc. announced it has developed a new composting technology that potentially may revolutionize the production of fertilizer in an earth-friendly and environmentally safe manner.
Currently, the U.S. chemical fertilizer market is approaching $7 billion annually. Environmentally conscious members of society have long turned to composting waste materials in lieu of chemical applications as an environmentally sound means of creating fertilizer without depleting precious natural resources, while simultaneously eliminating waste that would otherwise fill landfills and create further environmental hazards.
Heartland Inc.'s new technological breakthrough enables the composting of a wide range of materials in a fraction of the time previously required by nature. Using advanced monitoring and systems regulation technology, the Heartland Inc. invention enables the industrial manufacture of fertilizer from common sources of waste in a timely and cost-effective manner.
"We are very pleased to bring to market an environmentally safer means of fertilizing our lands," said Trent Sommerville, CEO of Heartland. "We believe our new technology will not only complement our existing core businesses but will also dramatically increase our revenue stream going forward."
Eric Karich, patent attorney for Heartland Inc., further stated: "When a company develops such an important technological breakthrough, it is important to take strong steps to protect the property rights to this new technology. We intend to protect this new technology aggressively."
About Heartland Inc.
Heartland Inc. is a growing diversified holding company comprised of subsidiaries within different industry segments. From heavy machining and fabricated steel products to specialized machinery to organic fertilizers, Heartland Inc. is developing broad product and service offerings to provide economic protection and growth opportunities for investors.
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