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Erik 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: May 2026  |  …

E Erik 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: May 2026 …

Handing back cannabis prohibition can happen faster than people think. One petition. One low-turnout election. One town meeting where only 38 people show up. In both Massachusetts and Maine, there are active efforts …

A federal change in marijuana policy has states paying attention, and staying careful. Most leaders are not rushing to rewrite their laws. Still, one state stands out because of an old statute sitting …

Jamaica cannabis sales hit about US$63 million in 2025, around J$10 billion, up close to two-thirds year over year. That’s real growth, not vibes. Legal production also jumped to 13,136 kg, up 44%, …

Cannabis operators have paid 70% or higher effective federal tax rates under 280E. That’s not a flex. It’s a bruise. Now the U.S. government just changed the scoreboard for certain cannabis products. Not …

Flower used to carry the whole operation. Now pre-rolls are taking that top slot in more markets than most teams expected. In several U.S. states, pre-rolls now account for 15% to 20% of …

Your pre-roll line doesn’t lose margin on speed. It loses margin on rework, weight drift, and stoppages. If your team reworks 5% of 10,000 cones a day, that’s 500 cones. At 45 seconds …

Your pre-roll line stops 6 times per shift for jams.That’s not a “machine issue.” That’s a margin issue. Most teams don’t feel it on day 1. They feel it on day 30, when …

Pre-roll manufacturing isn’t about a faster filler.It’s about a line that stays predictable for 8 straight hours. If you’ve ever run a “big day” and still missed the ship window, you know what …

Pre rolled joint buyers reject inconsistency in under 30 seconds. They notice canoeing. They notice loose tips. They notice a harsh first pull. And when they do, they don’t come back. In most …

Cannabis doesn’t move in a straight line. March proved it again. One week it’s federal policy stuck in slow motion. Next it’s a state market printing sales records. Then a tax fight lands …