The AV2 Roller Brings Industrial Precision to Infused Pre-Rolls

Infused pre-rolls are shaping today’s cannabis retail market as consumers
gravitate toward stronger, more flavorful options. In California, it’s
reported that from December 2024 through February 2025, cannabis sales
reached about $1.1 billion, with infused prerolls accounting for 66.3% of
all pre-roll sales totaling $178.1 million.

This surge in demand has also exposed a major production gap. Many
manufacturers still finish infused pre-rolls by hand, brushing on oil and
applying kief in labor-intensive batches that slow output and introduce
quality issues. AV2, a California-based engineering company, set out to
solve that problem.

The company’s flagship innovation, the AV2 Roller, is the first automation
system built specifically for coating and infusion in cannabis production.
The AV2 Roller replaces manual finishing work with precise, repeatable
automation, helping brands produce faster, cleaner and more uniform
products.
[image: the LALA pre-roll machine] *Engineering Built for Cannabis*

AV2 was founded with a clear purpose: to solve the operational headaches
holding cannabis producers back. The founders saw manufacturers working
with repurposed machinery that couldn’t keep pace with demand or compliance
standards. Drawing on industrial engineering expertise, they began
designing purpose-built systems that deliver the precision, reliability and
scalability modern cannabis manufacturing requires.

Unlike many systems that borrow from food or pharmaceutical machinery,
AV2’s equipment is designed from the ground up for cannabis. Built from
industrial-grade components, the AV2 Roller handles sticky, resin-rich
materials without clogging or downtime. Every function, from temperature
control to coating thickness, is calibrated to how cannabis actually
behaves. This is cannabis machinery in the truest sense:
professional-grade, purpose-built and engineered to meet the industry’s
evolving demands for consistency and scalability.
Elevating Cannabis Production

At its core, the AV2 Roller automates one of the most labor-intensive steps
in the production of infused pre-roll. The system applies cannabis oil or
food-safe adhesive evenly across cones, straights, or blunts, creating a
perfectly uniform surface for kief or other coatings.

The entire process takes about 2.5 seconds per pre-roll, producing 4,500 –
7,000 units per hour, depending on operator and speed. By comparison, a
manual finishing team might produce one-tenth of that volume. The
difference is more than speed: it’s accuracy. The AV2 Roller eliminates
uneven application, wasted material and batch-to-batch variability.
*Key Benefits for Cannabis Manufacturers*

- *Labor Cost Reduction*: Each AV2 Roller replaces large manual
finishing crews. With just two employees per system, manufacturers can
reallocate skilled staff to product development or packaging, reducing
overhead and streamlining operations.


- *Increased Output and Capacity*: Running at high speed, the machine
completes 4500 – 7,000 pre-rolls an hour (again, depending on the operator
and speed), keeping production ahead of sales growth. That efficiency gives
brands room to scale without expanding facilities or staff.


- *Reduced Variability*: Precision coating ensures each pre-roll
receives the same amount of oil or adhesive. The result is improved product
quality, better burn performance and fewer rejected units—key advantages in
a market built on reliability.


- *Infinite Scalability*: With a compact footprint and accessible
pricing, the AV2 Roller allows operators to expand at their own pace.
Adding additional systems multiplies capacity without requiring major
capital investment or facility redesign.

The machine was designed to meet the strict regulatory environment unique
to cannabis manufacturing. AV2 engineered the AV2 Roller to help producers
stay compliant while maintaining speed and accuracy.

AV2 approaches its work as an engineering partner, not a vendor. Each
installation begins with a consultation to understand the client’s specific
workflow and product mix. The company provides complete training, on-site
setup and ongoing service to ensure each system continues to perform as
intended.

That partnership approach reflects AV2’s philosophy: long-term
collaboration over one-time sales. The goal is to build equipment that
scales with a customer’s growth, whether that’s a boutique producer with a
single facility or a multi-state operator managing a network of sites.

AV2 positions itself as the connection point between industrial-grade
engineering and cannabis culture. The company combines the precision of
advanced manufacturing with a deep respect for the craft and community that
built the industry. Its machines bring global production standards to
cannabis without sacrificing the creativity that defines the space.
*Setting the New Standard for a Rapidly Evolving Market*

The cannabis landscape is changing faster than ever. New products, new
regulations and new consumer expectations are reshaping how companies
produce and compete. The AV2 Roller helps manufacturers meet that change
head-on. It provides the precision, reliability and throughput necessary to
succeed in an increasingly professionalized market.

AV2’s message is simple: innovation is no longer optional. Brands that
invest in automation built for cannabis, not just adapted from other
industries, are the ones that will thrive.

The AV2 Roller proves that automation can align perfectly with cannabis
culture while delivering measurable business results. For producers seeking
real efficiency, scalability and a strong ROI, it’s a solution built for
today and ready for what comes next.

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