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PRI Enterprises Leadership Engages State Leaders During 2025 Day at the Capitol PRI Enterprises leadership recently participated in Florida’s 2025 Day at the Capitol, providing an opportunity to meet with state legislators and stakeholders while highlighting the organization’s mission, services, and ongoing impact across the communities it serves. Blake Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer […]

PRI Enterprises Strengthens Metal Fabrication Capabilities with Advanced CNC Plasma Cutting Technology PRI Enterprises continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities through the use of advanced CNC plasma cutting technology, enhancing precision, efficiency, and production capacity across multiple business operations. At the center of these efforts is the StarLab CNC plasma cutting system, an industrial grade […]

PRI Tag Industry Expands Production Capacity with New Blanking Line Investment PRI Enterprises has significantly expanded production capacity within its Tag Industry operation following the installation of a new blanking line, a strategic investment designed to increase efficiency, support future growth, and meet rising customer demand. The new equipment was installed at the end of […]

From Skill Development to College Graduate: Larry Fordham’s Success Story PRI Enterprises is proud to recognize Larry “Eddie” Fordham for his outstanding commitment to education, personal development, and lifelong learning, achievements that continue to inspire those throughout the organization. Fordham’s educational journey reflects years of dedication and perseverance. He earned an Associate of Science degree […]

PRI Enterprises Expands Into Commercial Market With American Made Work Boots PRI Enterprises is expanding beyond its longstanding correctional footwear market with the development of a new commercial work boot brand, Hard Time Workwear™, a strategic initiative designed to bring the company’s proven manufacturing expertise to a broader customer base. For several years, PRI has […]

PRI Enterprises Expands Data Center Manufacturing Capabilities to Support Growing Industry Demand PRI Enterprises is strengthening its position in the rapidly growing data center sector through a dedicated manufacturing initiative designed to support the industry’s increasing infrastructure needs. Approximately one year after entering the market, the company has established production capabilities focused on large scale […]

Alan Hepfer’s Journey from PRI Program Participant to Technology Leader Inspires National Audience Former PRI inmate worker Alan Hepfer returned to the correctional industries community this year with a powerful message of perseverance, growth, and opportunity, sharing his story as a keynote speaker at the 2026 National Correctional Industries Association Conference. Today, Hepfer is a […]

PRI Enterprises Launches Online Storefront, Expanding Customer Access to Products and Services PRI Enterprises is proud to announce the launch of its new online storefront, providing customers with a convenient way to browse and purchase products directly through the company’s ecommerce platform at www.shop-pre.org. The launch marks a significant milestone in PRI’s ongoing digital transformation […]

PRI Enterprises Marks 45 Years of Workforce Development and Reentry Success PRI Enterprises is celebrating 45 years of partnering with the State of Florida to provide workforce training, vocational education, and employment opportunities that help prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into their communities. Since beginning operations in 1981, PRI has focused on creating pathways […]

PRI Enterprises Welcomes New Board of Directors PRI Enterprises is proud to announce the swearing in of its new Board of Directors, a group of accomplished leaders whose collective experience spans manufacturing, finance, transportation, education, public service, law enforcement, agriculture, economic development, and workforce development. The Board plays a critical role in guiding PRI’s strategic […]