If correctional facility design sounds a bit dry, let me assure you: ModCorr is turning that notion on its head. Based in Galveston, Texas, this modular manufacturer is reinventing how we build penitentiaries—fast, secure, and smartly modular.
What’s Happening Today?
ModCorr is already a major player in the modular corrections arena, offering sleek, configurable facilities for anything from minimum- to maximum-security settings. Their structures are cleverly engineered to be safe, durable, and customizable—and they comply with ADA and ACA standards to boot.
But that’s not all. Earlier this year, ModCorr launched ModCorr PreCast, a brand-new division born from the acquisition of American Correctional Maintenance’s PreCast arm. This move expands their offerings to include high-performance precast concrete cells—a solid, cutting‑edge addition that perfectly complements their existing steel‑framed designs.
They’ve also welcomed a seasoned industry professional, Curtis Johnston, as a project manager. With over 30 years of corrections construction experience, he’s now steering complex deliveries and installations—keeping quality and timelines on point.
The Big Opening: Allenwood, PA
Now for the news that’s turning heads: ModCorr is setting up a major new manufacturing site in Allenwood, Pennsylvania. They’ve signed a long‑term lease on a massive, 252,000+ sq ft industrial space at the Great Stream Commons park—a pristine facility complete with 40‑foot clear ceilings, reinforced concrete slabs, ESFR sprinklers, LED lighting, and even crane-ready infrastructure.
The Allenwood location isn’t just big—it’s smart. Positioned in the heart of Union County, this site is within a two-hour drive of major metro markets, which gives ModCorr a huge logistical edge. It also opens the door to hiring local skilled labor, collaborating with nearby vocational schools, and supporting regional economic growth. With rail access nearby and a shovel-ready industrial park surrounding it, Allenwood is poised to become the East Coast hub for modular corrections innovation.
Why This Matters
Think of this expansion as ModCorr planting a big, bold flag in the Northeast corridor. With their new factory, they’ll be able to build more, deliver faster, and better serve agencies thirsty for innovation in correctional infrastructure. It’s modular meets next-gen manufacturing—a dynamic combo.
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