How to Start a Cannabis Pre-Roll Company
Pre-rolls pulled $3.6B in sales on 383 million units from 2025 data cited by a major pre-roll market report, with 15.9% market share. That’s why everyone and their cousin wants to “start a pre-roll brand.” The trap is thinking pre-rolls are a branding project. They’re a manufacturing business first. Your margin lives or dies on […]
Pre-Roll Cone Sizes: The Complete Guide for Cannabis Operators
N Nathan D. Pre-Roll Equipment Expert, STM Canna, Spokane, WA | 1B+ pre-rolls produced on STM technology | Equipment used by 50% of the top 20 U.S. pre-roll brands Last updated: Jun 2026 | Data sourced from manufacturer specifications and Custom Cones USA 2026 Market Report. Understanding pre-roll sizes is the foundation of every commercial […]
How to Choose Your First Pre-roll Machine
The first pre-roll machine you buy will shape your entire operation—throughput, margins, even your brand’s reputation for quality. That’s not drama; it’s manufacturing reality. Get the decision right, and you’ll build a line that scales cleanly from a few SKUs to regional demand without reworking your process every quarter. Get it wrong, and you’ll fight […]
How to Start a Profitable Infused Pre-Roll Line
I’ve made the mistakes, burned the cash, and figured out what actually works. This guide will save you time, money, and headaches. Jordan Reyes writes from the production floor, not a conference room. He’s helped brands go from test batches to top sellers. Former ops lead. Full-time problem solver. Still thinks a clean Dutch crown is […]
Why I Wouldn’t Bet on Michigan Right Now — But I’d Still Bet on You (If You Use Automation)
I remember sitting across from a fellow operator at MJBizCon last year, both of us nursing burnt coffee and staring at our P&Ls. “I don’t know how much longer we can keep doing this,” he said. He was in Michigan. I was in Washington. But the pain? Identical. When I heard that TerrAscend—owners of Gage […]
60% of the Top 10 Pre-Roll Brands Use STM Equipment
If you’ve walked into a dispensary lately, you’ve likely seen it — shelves packed with pre-rolls. You will see everything, from budget-friendly single joints to high-end infused multipacks, letting you know the pre-roll industry is booming! Pre-roll sales have grown faster than any other cannabis category in the U.S. over the past two years. U.S. […]
Scaling Up: Signs It’s Time to Automate Your Cannabis Operation
Most cannabis businesses in the pre-roll segment don’t try to automate when they launch. Instead, they often begin with humble, hands-on practices—crafting each pre-roll and managing every detail manually. While these artisan methods can initially distinguish your brand, manual processes frequently become bottlenecks as your business grows. Automating your operations isn’t just about speed; it’s […]
Unlock New Growth w/ Modular Pre-Roll Machines
The cannabis industry is booming like never before, and the wildly popular pre-roll segment is at the forefront of this explosive growth. Consumers can’t get enough, driving demand to unprecedented levels and creating enormous opportunities for producers ready to scale. But here’s the catch—outdated manual pre-roll methods can’t keep up, dragging operations down with high […]
Inside the Boom: What Consumers Really Want from Pre-Rolls
The cannabis pre-roll market isn’t just growing—it’s exploding. With over $4.1 billion in sales from 2023 to mid-2024 alone, pre-rolls have quickly moved from dispensary sidelines to center stage. As the market heats up, understanding what consumers want isn’t just helpful; it’s essential. STM Canna is at the forefront of this industry boom, translating critical […]
Best Pre Roll Machines of 2025: a Revolution You Can’t Ignore
If there’s one corner of the cannabis industry rewriting the rules, it’s pre-rolls. What started as a simple product has skyrocketed into a $4.1 billion market (January 2023 through June 2024, per Headset.io). And driving this growth? Pre-roll machines—powerful tools reshaping how businesses produce, package, and profit from pre-rolls. Whether you’re a boutique producer or […]