Cornerstone is a nationally recognized as the leading detention contractor in North America and employs over 300 people.
The company has grown in part through strategic acquisition of other industry-leading companies that specialize in products and services aligned with Cornerstone’s mission and goals.
These acquisitions have enabled Cornerstone to firmly establish itself as the go-to for clients seeking complete, comprehensive detention equipment and security electronics integration and turnkey solutions backed with decades of collective and individual experience.
Projects Completed Worldwide
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Total Work Performed
Mitch founded Cornerstone in 1998 and remains actively engaged in the day-to-day operations of every department. He is a trusted thought leader in our industry on state and national levels and brings integrity and excellent character to every project.
Edgecombe brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across global manufacturing, engineered products, and distribution businesses. He joins Cornerstone from Tensar, where he served as global CEO and managing director, overseeing worldwide operations. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering from Illinois State University.
Since joining Cornerstone in 2003, Joe has helped plan and execute the company’s growth through direct personal involvement across all business teams. A graduate of The University of Alabama, Joe has taught many courses at GE’s Crotonville leadership institute.
David has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance, and his knowledge and expertise have been critical to Cornerstone’s success. He earned his accounting degree from the University of West Georgia and an MBA from Auburn University.
Charles “Mitch” Claborn founds Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. in Decatur, Alabama.
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. establishes C3 Mattress Manufacturing in Highpoint, North Carolina.
Cornerstone acquires Security Design, Inc. DBA E.O. Integrated Systems, Inc. (EOISI).
Cornerstone acquires Norment, which includes Airteq, Trentech, Engineered Control Systems, Inc. (ECS), and Imperial Service Group, and relocates to Gunter Industrial Park in Montgomery, Alabama.
Claborn establishes M2H2 Holdings and acquires Slate Security which rebrands to become Claborn Manufacturing.
Cornerstone acquires Com-Tec.
M2H2 Holdings acquires CM Windows.
Cornerstone expands into its headquarters complex in Tanner, Alabama, which includes modern corporate office spaces alongside its state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility equipped with robotic production lines.
Cornerstone acquires RW Modular.
