BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — APRIL 1, 2011 — RDO Equipment Co.'s positioning division, RDO Integrated Controls, announces the acquisition of Laser Controls, the Topcon Survey, GPS, and Machine Control dealer for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

"This strategic addition is part of our vision to be a leading positioning dealer in the construction industry," said Christi Offutt, RDO Equipment Co. CEO. "The team of experts joining us from Laser Controls, combined with the team in Montana and Wyoming, makes RDO Integrated Controls one of the most experienced Topcon dealers in the United States." The acquisition expands RDO Integrated Controls Topcon territory to a total of five states, including Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.