IPI Operational Updates

This page will be used to post status updates due to COVID-19 or other situations that affect our shops.

07-01-2021 UPDATE
from Bob Fairfax, Director of Sales & Marketing

The IPI shops listed previously as closed at the Anamosa State Penitentiary and Iowa State Penitentiary continue to remain closed, but please review the following for specific details:

• Sign: IPI is now able to fulfill a limited number of orders through Wisconsin's correctional industries program. Additionally, we may be able to fill post and hardware orders for in-stock items. Web ordering of these items remains disabled due to limited capacity; orders should be placed with your customer service representative.
  
• Print / Graphic Arts: Production capacity is extremely limited at this time, please contact your customer service representative to discuss your needs.
  
• Filters: The filters shop remains closed, and no orders are being accepted.
  
• Wood & Metal Furniture: These shops remain closed at this time, and no new orders are being accepted. IPI is shifting production of some products to other facilities as well as working to introduce new furniture options at other facilities. The website will be updated as products are available to order. 

Additionally, the Fort Dodge Textiles shop is operating at limited production capacity at this time, and some orders may be delayed. Please contact your customer service representative with questions.

Please contact IPI at 800-332-7922 with any questions that you might have.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding.

05-03-2021 UPDATE
from Bob Fairfax, Director of Sales & Marketing

The IPI shops listed previously as closed at the Anamosa State Penitentiary and Iowa State Penitentiary continue to remain closed; this includes Sign, Metal Furniture, Wood Furniture, and Air Filters. At this time, the length of these shop closures remains unknown.

IPI sales and customer service representatives will continue to contact customers to review affected orders and requests. Please contact IPI at 800-332-7922 with any questions that you might have.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding.

04-05-2021 UPDATE
from Bob Fairfax, Director of Sales & Marketing

The IPI shops located at the Anamosa State Penitentiary and Iowa State Penitentiary have been closed since the tragic loss of life at the Anamosa prison on Tuesday, March 23rd. Both prisons have remained on restricted movement since the incident while the Iowa Department of Corrections and IPI continue reviewing safety policies and procedures.

While the IPI shops are without incarcerated associates, IPI staff is only able to complete a limited number of essential customer orders. It is our expectation that nearly all orders currently in the affected shops will be delayed until the incarcerated associates are allowed to return to their work assignments.

Shops currently closed and not accepting new orders / requests:

• Sign
• Metal Furniture
• Wood Furniture (both Anamosa and Fort Madison locations)
  
• Filters
  

Shops operating with limited production capacity:

• Housekeeping / Laundry
• Print / Graphic Arts
• Braille
• License Plates

IPI shops located at the Mitchellville and Fort Dodge locations are expected to remain open although production may be limited; this includes our Textiles, Panels, Seating, and Plastic Bag operations.

At this time, it is unknown how long the restrictions will be in place. Our priority is ensuring the safety of the public, our employees, and the incarcerated individuals in Iowa’s prisons. We expect the return to work to occur gradually, again to ensure the safety of all involved.

IPI sales and customer service representatives will be directly contacting customers with affected orders as quickly as possible. In the meantime, feel free to contact IPI at 800-332-7922 with any questions that you have.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.