What Prison Enterprises does

Prison Enterprises is a self-supporting division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections that operates industry, agriculture, and service programs across seven correctional facilities statewide. By statute the division sells inmate-manufactured goods only to Louisiana state and local government agencies, political subdivisions, and 501(c)(3) non-profits; the general public cannot purchase. The eligible buyer set spans correctional facilities (uniforms, BDUs, scrubs), government buildings (office and specialty furniture), state office buildings (janitorial supplies and contract cleaning), institutional facilities (bedding and linens), non-profits (custom embroidered and printed goods), and parks and recreation (metal outdoor furniture). Sales run through two state contracts (#4400000932 and #403587) with free delivery, supported by regional field representatives covering Southwest and Southeast Louisiana.

The product portfolio spans garments, janitorial products, custom metal fabrication, a seating collection, solid-wood furniture (mahogany/oak), bedding/linens, and silk-screening/laser-engraving, plus custom-built items. Service offerings include graphics and printing, custom embroidery, Louisiana license plate manufacturing for the Office of Motor Vehicles, furniture restoration, contract janitorial and groundskeeping (15+ state office buildings in Baton Rouge as of 2026), and the Canteen Package Program operated in partnership with Keefe Group. The Agriculture Program grows corn and soybeans across 2,500-3,000 acres at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and runs a ~2,000-head cow/calf operation plus heifer development and backgrounding across four facilities (Angola, Elayn Hunt, Dixon, David Wade). All agriculture staff have completed the LSU AgCenter Master Cattle Producer program.

The economic model is a circular, self-supporting operation: revenue from product and service sales funds all operating costs including staff salaries, inmate wages, raw materials, and equipment, with no direct legislative tax appropriation. The stated functional purpose is inmate vocational training (welding, printing, farming, manufacturing) aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting post-release reintegration. Headcount is 70+ full-time staff supplemented by 800-1,000 inmate workers across industrial, service, and agricultural positions.

Name

Prison Enterprises

Legal name

Prison Enterprises

Website

https://prisonenterprises.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prison Enterprises is the self-supporting manufacturing, agriculture, and service division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, operating across seven correctional facilities and selling inmate-made goods exclusively to Louisiana government agencies and 501(c)(3) non-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Industry Manufacturing and Supply

NAICS

Correctional Institutions (922140), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Correctional Facility Operations (Prisons & Jails) (BPAKANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Corrections (Prisons & Jails) (BPAIAFAD), Correctional Food, Commissary & Inmate Services (Managed Services) (BPAKANAI), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

Keywords

• Correctional industry manufacturing
• Inmate-made garments and uniforms
• Custom metal fabrication
• Handcrafted institutional furniture
• Government contract supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Prison Enterprises is a self-supporting division of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Revenue from the sale of products pays for all costs of operation including salaries, inmate wages, raw materials, and equipment. No tax dollars are directly appropriated by the legislature.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prison Enterprises is a self-supporting division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections that manufactures inmate-made garments, janitorial products, custom metal fabrications, solid wood furniture, seating, bedding/linens, and silk-screened/laser-engraved signage, sold exclusively to Louisiana state and local government agencies, school districts, and qualifying 501(c)(3) non-profits through state contracts with free delivery. The division also delivers services such as custom embroidery, license-plate manufacturing, graphics and printing, furniture restoration, janitorial services, and a Canteen Package Program, alongside crop and cattle agricultural operations across seven correctional facilities.

Product overview

Prison Enterprises is a division of Louisiana's Department of Public Safety and Corrections that operates manufacturing, agriculture, and service programs across seven correctional facilities. The product portfolio includes: Garments (custom correctional clothing, uniforms, tactical wear, denim products), Janitorial Products (commercial cleaning supplies), Metal Fabrication (steel bed frames, lockers, barricades, benches), Seating Collection (office chairs, lounge furniture), Wooden Furniture (solid wood desks, tables, storage), Bedding/Linens (mattresses, linens, towels), Silk Screening & Laser Engraving (signs, nameplates, decals), and Custom Products. Services include Graphics and Printing, Custom Embroidery, License Plate Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration, Janitorial Services, and the Canteen Package Program (in partnership with Keefe Group). The Agriculture Program manages approximately 2,500-3,000 acres at Angola penitentiary growing corn and soybeans, plus cattle operations at four facilities. Products are handmade by inmates and sold to Louisiana state and local government agencies, non-profits, and political subdivisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garments Handmade correctional clothing line including uniforms, BDU pants, tactical shirts, denim jackets, jeans, jumpsuits, scrubs, lab coats, aprons, T-shirts, twill clothing, and undergarments, available in custom sizes and colors for correctional officers and inmates.
• Janitorial Products Commercial cleaning supplies including floor-care products, general cleaners, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, laundry products, mops, brooms, soaps, and sanitizers, sold to government facilities.
• Metal Fabrication Handcrafted steel and metal products including bunk-bed frames, single-bed frames, wall lockers, bed lockers, gun lockers, barricades, poles, benches, picnic tables, BBQ grills, trash receptacles, and livestock panels, with custom powder coating, painting, and refurbishment.
• Seating Collection Handmade chairs and seating solutions including lounge chairs, loveseats, sofas, stacking chairs, classroom seating, executive seating, guest chairs, heavy-duty chairs, and task chairs for institutional and office use.
• Wooden Furniture Handmade solid wood furniture including executive desks, conference tables, desks with returns, bookcases, credenzas, filing cabinets, storage solutions, end tables, coffee tables, podiums, and coat racks in mahogany or oak, with custom stain options.
• Bedding and Linens Institutional bedding and linens including poly foam, cotton core, and innerspring mattresses, pillows, muslin and percale sheets, blankets, towels, washcloths, laundry bags, and duffle bags for correctional and institutional use.
• Silk Screening and Laser Engraving Custom silk-screened and laser-engraved products including aluminum street signs, wood state seals, decals, nameplates, plaques, metal signs, sign posts, and wall bracket mountings.
• Custom Products Custom handmade products built to customer specifications, including custom wooden file cabinets, embroidered shirts or caps with seals or logos, and custom metal benches.
• Agriculture Program Agricultural program at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola managing 2,500–3,000 acres growing corn and soybeans, plus rangeherd cattle operations across four correctional facilities with approximately 2,000 head of mature females, calf backgrounding, and heifer development.
• Graphics and Printing Printing services for business cards, forms, brochures, booklets, and envelopes with finishing capabilities including numbering, stapling, hole-punching, collating, folding, inserting, and shrink-wrapping.
• Custom Embroidery Professional embroidery services for officer uniforms, staff jackets, shirts, caps, and office chairs with custom logos, patches, and monograms.
• License Plate Manufacturing Manufacturing of embossed Louisiana vehicle license tags and specialty plates for the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
• Furniture Restoration Furniture repair and restoration services for scratched furniture, chair seat tears, broken table legs, and large-scale reupholstery projects.
• Janitorial Services and Groundskeeping Contract cleaning and groundskeeping services provided to over 15 state office buildings in the Baton Rouge area on a regular or one-time basis.
• Canteen Package Program Partnership service with Keefe Group (processed via Access Securepak) that allows family and friends to order Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections pre-approved food, hygiene products, and personal property items for individuals incarcerated in Louisiana state institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces recidivism by building skills, work ethic, and responsibility

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Keefe GroupminorOthersPaid partnership for the Canteen Package Program. Keefe Group enables family and friends to order Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections pre-approved food and hygiene products and personal property items for their loved ones incarcerated in state institutions. Orders are processed through Access Securepak.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Keefe Group: PE's paid partner for the Canteen Package Program, enabling family and friend orders of food, hygiene, and personal items for incarcerated individuals. Tangentially related as a correctional-channel distribution partner rather than a direct manufacturing peer.

Direct peers

• Texas Correctional Industries (TCI): Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that operates manufacturing and agricultural programs using inmate labor to produce goods for government and correctional customers. Mirrors PE's state-level, multi-facility structure with a comparable product mix of garments, furniture, and janitorial goods.
• UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries): Federal-level prison industry program that manufactures products and provides services using inmate labor across a network of federal facilities. Operates the same correctional-industry model as PE, only at the federal scale and across all 50 states, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI): Pennsylvania's correctional industries program providing inmate-labor manufacturing and services to government customers. Mirrors PE's model of self-supporting prison-based production for state agencies.
• Florida PRIDE (Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises): Florida's prison industry program operating manufacturing and service lines with inmate labor for state and government customers. Directly comparable in scope (multi-facility, multi-vertical) and product categories to PE.
• Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE): Oregon's state-run correctional industries program that manufactures products and provides services using inmate labor. Operates a similar mix of wood, metal, garment, and printing capabilities for government buyers.
• Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE): Missouri's correctional industry division producing goods and services through inmate labor across multiple product lines. Comparable to PE as a state-level prison industries entity with similar customer base.
• Virginia Correctional Industries (VCI): Virginia's state prison industries program, manufacturing a range of furniture, garments, and signage for government customers using inmate labor. Closely matches PE's furniture and metal fabrication offerings.
• Corcraft (New York State Industries for the Disabled / NYSID affiliate correctional program): New York's state prison industries program producing furniture, signage, and other manufactured goods using inmate labor for government agencies. Comparable in vertical mix and customer base to PE's in-state operations.
• California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA): State-level correctional industry program producing goods and services through inmate labor for California government agencies. Closely parallels PE's combination of manufacturing, agriculture, and licensing-style operations (e.g., license plates).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PrisonEnterprises
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prison-enterprises

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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