Preroll Equipment Graveyard
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How to Avoid the Equipment Graveyard: A Guide to Smart Preroll Equipment Choices

The biggest cannabis show of the year is just around the corner, and the buzz is palatable. New tech, new tools, and a promise to take your cannabis business to the next level are all on display. But here’s the harsh reality: while the equipment on the floor may sparkle and shine, it’s all too…

Why Preroll Automation Sucks: A Historical Perspective
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Why Preroll Automation Sucks: A Historical Perspective

We started making prerolls in 2015. At the time, the only available “technology” for manufacturing prerolls was the Bump Bo’ & The Futurola Knockbox.  After failing to convince ConeSmoke to sell us a Mach 6, we settled for the Knockbox. At the time of purchase, I was pissed. Paying $4500 (yes, inflation) for a “commercial”…

PSA: Hummingbird Purchased Through PreRoll-Er 
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PSA: Hummingbird Purchased Through PreRoll-Er 

First off, if you’ve ever purchased a Hummingbird through Preroll-Er / Procepack, we want to extend a heartfelt apology. We know there were bumps along the way, and we want to set the record straight. For every successful integration of our Hummingbird PR1, the leader in centrifuge preroll packaging technology, with PreRoll-Er’s BoxFinisher, we have…

Many Cones - Humming Bird
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Know Your Cone

99% of Cones Are Hand Assembled: The Hidden Challenge in Preroll Production As cannabis and hemp markets continue to expand, the demand for pre-roll cones and hemp blunt tubes has seen explosive growth. However, despite the soaring demand, paper cone and tube manufacturing process remains one of the most labor-intensive industries in our supply chain….

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Dodge The Hype: Tradeshow FOMA & Smart Pre-Roll Equipment Choices

You’ve been there. We’ve been there. Standing on the tradeshow floor, watching the latest Pre Roll Machines in action, imagining your production line running at full speed. The demos are mesmerizing—the Automatic PRERoller 300 Joint Rolling Machine effortlessly filling Cones at lightning speed, the machines humming as they churn out hundreds of prerolls.. You Start…

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The Canna Chad: A Cannabis Preroll Production History Lesson

We met our first Canna Chad in 2016. He came from Canada with a blazer, a buzzword-loaded deck, and an ego big enough to fill a hash hole joint tube. His company? CannaRoyalty — one of the earliest to drop serious capital into California’s cannabis industry. Half a million dollars landed in our dispensary without…

Preroll - Hummingbird

Hummingbird Glossary: Preroll Edition

As cannabis legalization sweeps across the globe, the culture—and the language—around pre-rolls is evolving rapidly. From 50-pack trim rolls to connoisseur hash holes, it’s clear: this ain’t just weed anymore, it’s a worldwide movement. At Hummingbird, we’ve observed firsthand how pre-rolls have become the universal format for modern cannabis. But with growth comes complexity—and lingo….