Heartland Fabrication
Heartland Fabrication is the second-largest U.S. barge manufacturer, building and repairing inland barges for commodity transportation on American waterways from its base in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
Heartland Fabrication is the second-largest barge manufacturer in the United States, specialising in the construction of new inland barges used to transport commodities across the country's rivers, canals, bays, and inland lakes. Headquartered in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, at a site with a legacy of boat and barge building dating back over 130 years, the company also provides marine repair services, metal processing, structural fabrication, and coatings application for large structures.
The firm employs hundreds of skilled workers and has invested over $35 million in equipment and facilities. Its technical capabilities include blasting, priming, cutting, and bending, as well as the construction of bridges, buildings, and other structures alongside its core marine work.
Heartland Fabrication operates with a commitment to American manufacturing and uses American steel. The company offers paid on-the-job training and comprehensive benefits, positioning itself as an employer of choice for workers in heavy industry and skilled trades.