23/01/2025

7 Overlooked Benefits of Investing in Reliable Pre-Roll Automation

Cannabis operators are oftentimes reluctant to pull the trigger on commercial pre-roll automation.

This reluctance is for good reason. Industrial pre-roll machines are expensive and a lot of them don’t run very well.

But let’s say you do align with a reliable pre-roll automation partner with a proven track record.

What are the key benefits of bringing in automation that is reliable, easy to work with, and does exactly what you need it to?

1. Access to Cutting-Edge Technology

The phrase “cutting-edge” gets thrown around a lot, but the last thing you want is an outdated machine that falls behind the competition or barely runs.

The whole point of investing in automation is to give your manufacturing a boost with tech-driven muscle.

For example, the new AuraX from Hefestus builds upon 10+ years of pre-roll automation R&D and client feedback.

Why settle for anything less when building your pre-roll manufacturing capabilities?

2. Expert Support and Training

You can’t get proper return on investment from a machine that you don’t know how to use.

What’s more, these pre-roll machines can be intimidating when you first pull them out of the box.

Some machines are way more complicated than others, which can indeed make them a headache to maintain.

Hefestus is careful to avoid over-engineering its pre-roll machines because our clients appreciate equipment that is easy to work with.

However, when issues do arise, we’ve got our clients’ backs every step of the way to minimize downtime.

At Hefestus, we’ve got you covered here on two fronts:

Installation & Training – During installation our tech team will train your staff for up to five days on site.

24/7 Tech Support – Even the best machines need troubleshooting on occasion, which is why Hefestus technicians are available to clients 24/7.

3. Enhanced Quality Control

The pre-roll segment is largely enjoying a surge in sales but don’t take that for granted.

A lot of consumers are unhappy with hit-or-miss pre-roll quality.

Why do customers have to settle for this trade-off? Product quality or convenience?

What if you were the brand that gave them both?

And therein lies the beauty of reliable automation: producing quality pre-rolls at scale while severely reducing the frequency of defective joints.

4. Customization and Flexibility

Cannabis lovers have become much more sophisticated in their tastes for pre-rolls.

Blunts, cones, dogwalkers, one-gram bombers, infused pre-rolls, or custom tips made with wood, glass, or ceramic.

The versatile pre-roll manufacturer can handle all these types of jointwith ease because they’ll have integrated the right automation for them.

No production bottlenecks, no sweaty deadlines. Just giving the people what they want – at scale.

5. Increased Competitive Advantage

Aligning with a reliable partner can give you a significant competitive edge in the market.

You can suddenly better function because you have a stronger business model.

You can get your products onto retail shelves faster and fresher.

You can better differentiate your products through quality and availability.

You can afford lower consumer prices because you’ve drastically lowered your production costs.

You can shift your labor costs to other parts of the business for strategic growth.

You can co-pack for other brands, diversifying revenue and getting even more return out of your pre-roll machine.

All sorts of options to choose from when you’ve got your pre-roll automation dialed in.

6. Long-Term Cost Savings

While the initial investment might be high, the long-term cost savings from efficiency gains and reduced waste can be substantial.

When you can cut labor costs up to 90 percent, it’s kind of a big deal financially.

The same goes for reducing product defects to the single digits.

Hefestus clients, after they pay off their pre-roll machine, share a common sentiment that it’s almost as if they’reprinting money with every pre-roll.