NORCROSS, GA Rueter's, an authorized dealer for Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, announces its expansion into southern Minnesota with the opening of a new branch office in the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Rueter's, based in Carroll, Iowa, serves customers in Iowa, Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota through seven other branch locations.

"Hyundai congratulates one of our long-established dealerships, Rueter's, on its continued growth and success," said Stan Park, Manager - Strategic Distribution, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. "Rueter's covers a large, important territory, serving industries such as aggregates, construction and agriculture. Its expansion into southern Minnesota testifies to Rueter's success, built on customer relationships, service and value."

"We have a great opportunity with Hyundai in southern Minnesota," said Alex Rueter, General Manager. "I don't think we could pick a better partner to expand with."

The Albert Lea branch of Rueter's will be a full-service location, offering equipment sales and rentals, financing, maintenance and parts support to customers in a 13-county area which includes the cities of Rochester and Mankato, Minnesota. Founded in 1951 by Cecil Rueter, the dealership is led by Cecil Rueter's son, Todd Rueter, and a third generation of the Rueter family.