Steel River announced the launch of Steel River Foundry, a new brand for industrial training, technical education and workforce development.
Steel River Foundry brings together training in industrial maintenance, crane operation, inspection and rigging, hydraulics and fluid power, safety and other technical disciplines, serving companies and skilled professionals across the country.
The launch addresses a widening gap in industrial workforce readiness: 79% of manufacturing leaders reported the skilled labor shortage as their top challenge (2026, Advanced Manufacturing).
“Leaders across industry are struggling to find skilled people to operate and repair the equipment they depend on. Steel River Foundry is our answer. We’re building hands-on, practical training that helps manufacturers build the talent that keeps their operations running,” said Dave Fisher, CEO of Steel River Foundry.
Training Programs Now Under One Brand
Steel River Foundry offers training across 16 disciplines, including:
- Overhead and mobile crane operator and inspector training
- Rigging and signal person certification
- Forklift and aerial work platform operator/inspector training
- Hydraulics, fluid power and industrial electrical systems
- Mechanical systems, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Equipment inspection and compliance, including Lockout/Tagout
- Train-the-trainer programs
Training is delivered through scheduled public courses, on-site and customized employer programs, and hands-on instruction at The Foundry Industrial Academy at Steel River Ranch in Cleburne, Texas. Companies can use the new Steel River Foundry website to browse programs by discipline, view the shared training calendar and request custom employer training. Individuals can identify certification and upskilling paths across crane, rigging and technical maintenance disciplines.
