Ellie Korengel

The global cannabis market has experienced a remarkable shift in recent years as an increasing number of countries recognize the potential benefits of legalizing cannabis. This shift has not only created new opportunities for cannabis producers and extractors but has also had a significant impact on related processing industries. One such industry is centrifuge manufacturing, … Read more

Western States works closely with customers to build chemical and pharmaceutical-grade centrifuges.  We custom-design each unit to match the customer’s applications of centrifuges, whether it is needed for product research, sample creation, or any scale production. Our high-speed centrifuges are designed to meet customer process, operator, electrical, cleaning, maintenance, and commercial requirement standards. Our filtration … Read more

What is a Botanical Extraction Machine within the Cannabis Industry? A botanical extraction machine, or centrifuge, is a piece of ethanol extraction equipment utilized heavily in the first step of the ethanol cannabinoid extraction process. After the separation of the plant material, the cannabinoids, terpenes, and ethanol must be removed and filtered out. In a … Read more

What is Cannabis Extraction Cannabis extraction is the process of removing cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, and Terpenes from cannabis plants. These cannabinoids are refined to produce a wide range of cannabis and THC products for medical and recreational use. With a projected market size of $22 Billion, cannabis stands to be one of the … Read more

An unassuming pile of sugar has a deep and storied history behind it. From its origins, as sugar cane chewed for its sweetness in 8000 BCE Papua New Guinea to its more modern applications as a refined sweetener, sugar has made an impact on global trade and lifestyles since the very beginning. The history of … Read more