200 Million Joints Rolled.
Two hundred million joints. That’s a lot, even by our standards.
Behind that very large number is something we’ve believed from the start: quality and efficiency can, and should, work together.
“Back when I was working on the first Blackbird prototype in my garage, I never imagined our technology would one day be responsible for 200 million joints. That’s a long way from the garage, and one hell of a journey.”
– Kyle Loucks, Founder
When we introduced the Blackbird, we weren’t trying to build another machine that simply made pre-rolls faster. We wanted to end a choice producers had faced for years: handcrafted quality or production efficiency. Honestly, we thought that was a lousy choice. So we built a better one.
More Than a Number
Every Blackbird has its own thing going.
Some roll premium indoor flower in small batches. Others run high-volume production around the clock. Some make traditional pre-rolls; others make infused products. Different flower, facilities, and markets, but the same goal: a quality joint customers can count on when they light up. That’s what makes this milestone meaningful. We built the machines, but hundreds of brands and operators across North America rolled the 200 million.
Built for the Way Cannabis Should Be Rolled
And yes, the distinction matters: the Blackbird rolls joints. It doesn’t stuff cones. Those are not the same thing, no matter how often the industry puts them in the same sentence.
Rolling helps preserve flower structure while delivering consistency at scale. Whether a facility makes a few thousand joints each week or runs multiple shifts every day, the mission stays the same: premium joints that smoke the way they’re supposed to.
“We started by challenging the established cone-machine manufacturers because we knew there was a better way. Engineering and innovation have driven RollPros from day one, and that mindset took us from challenger to market leader. At this pace, 400 million will be here before we know it… so we should probably get back to work.” – Nick Buck, COO
What 200 Million Really Represents
The industry has changed dramatically since the first Blackbird rolled its first joint. Consumers expect more from pre-rolls, and brands keep raising the bar. We’re proud the Blackbird has helped producers meet those expectations without leaving craftsmanship behind.
“When I joined RollPros in early 2023, I thought I was joining a company. Turns out, I joined a movement. Our team, our customers, and everyone who’s ever enjoyed a great smoke rolled on a Blackbird. Two hundred million joints later, it’s safe to say this movement rolls pretty deep.”
Johnathan McFarlane, CMO
Looking Ahead
Celebrating 100 million joints told us the vision worked. Reaching 200 million tells us the Blackbird has become a trusted production platform for brands that take quality seriously, even if they don’t take themselves too seriously.
We’re proud, but we’re nowhere near done. As the industry evolves, RollPros will keep building solutions that help producers scale with confidence and keep quality at the center of every joint.
To every customer, operator, and partner: thank you for trusting us with your flower, your production floors, and a truly unreasonable number of joints.
On to the next 200 million. Let’s roll.
Crazy facts about 200 million joints:
or more than 1,900 years of nonstop smoking.
That’s enough to cross the United States from coast to coast roughly three times.
That equals 140,000 kilograms, or approximately 308,600 pounds.
No nights. No weekends. No smoke breaks.
