About Us

Where We Came From

The Original Resinator, like many ideas, was developed out of necessity. The original backyard model was probably a lot like you might picture it. A MacGyver style bucket contraption including duct tape, bungee cord and paperclips. Fashioned with an old BBQ rotisserie motor and some old silk screen left over from grandma's closet, so to speak. Keep in mind that this was only after extensive failures of many initial efforts. Capturing the resin glands through means of mechanical separation would prove to require sheer will and determination, which resulted in lots of sweat, grit and commitment to the tedious process. Like anything worth doing, it took years and lots of money to go through different techniques and designs to find a working prototype.

Without the passion to advocate for our mission we would have failed before we began. That same passion has carried us through many trials and tribulations, and it is the driving force behind everything we have set out to accomplish. We knew that we needed to make this dream a reality. And we knew that we weren't the only ones who needed a Resinator.

If you're reading this, then you are exactly who we had in mind. At one time or another you have probably wondered what to do with all your trim clippings left over from all your hard work. And if you're anything like us, then tossing out all the undesirable clippings was simply not an option. Not only because you recognize the value of the entire plant, but because you also see opportunity where others see hassle. We saw the opportunity to turn that same hassle into hustle. Waste not, want not is our mantra. A lot of love and passion went into your craft, and now you want to make the most of what's still remaining. After all, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

The Old Way of Doing It

We were already using every available means to get the most out of our yields. Literally turning our trash into stash. All day and all night resin production runs, trying to maximize our production and minimize our waste. We would go about collecting the resin glands through a variety of old school traditional methods. Although effective, these procedures were labor intensive and time consuming.

To paint a picture, visualize hovering over a large trash can with a large hand held drill. Preferably one with a side handle. Now attach a paddle bit similar to what one would use to stir a 5 gallon bucket of paint. This is a large and heavy set-up and it requires around 30 minutes of steady mixing, so get a good grip and stand your ground. Keep in mind that the paddle bit can't touch the bottom or sides of the bag, because it will generally tear the screen. Not only are these mesh bags expensive to replace, but if they rip at all then they are worthless. Even when done successfully, the process of draining the water, collecting material and cleaning up the mess is a drag. The reward is always worth the pursuit when done properly, but be ready to get wet and sweat.

Now in many resin applications, the bubble material is not useful. In these circumstances we needed to apply the dry sift method. Imagine standing around the glass kitchen table with a large silk screen cloth, held by two to four people. Now carefully and in unison, everybody start to shake vigorously. Be careful not to let go or let the material fall off the edge of the screen, because it could contaminate all the hard work we just did.

Finding ourselves still in need of dry sift results, we repurposed an old hand crank operated pollinator. Small batch limitations and tireless hand cranking sessions ultimately led to unsatisfactory results, based off the amount of volume we were trying to run. With so much material to process and such time intensive commitments, we thought there had to be a better way. How can we take the manual element out of the equation and make this mechanical? We wanted to do more with less. We set out to create a solution to our problem.

Milestones

• Salt Lake City, Utah. It may come as a surprise that the original version of our Resinator was initially designed and developed in Salt Lake City. Our children, liberty family inspiration and the local drum circles' musical influence played a large part in The Original Resinator's conception.
• 2008. Research begins in Northern California. Life circumstances and dreams alike ultimately led to our families relocating to NorCal. The research and testing of the prototypes really began in 2008, once we were rooted in California.
• 2011. The original OG model comes off the assembly line. This original version was made entirely of acrylic, and many of these units are still in operation today.
• Our first patent is granted. Before we really engaged into this costly endeavor, it was decided that we should seek out patent protection to determine the viability of the project. After an arduous two year process, coupled with extensive expense, research and development, we were granted our first patent.

With a glass of champagne we toasted to our accomplishments. Our celebration, however well deserved, was short-lived, because we knew that our work had just begun. It was time to boot strap this idea into a business. Sparing no expense, we set out to be the best. If there was one thing that we wanted to be clear, it was that we are "Clearly Better Than The Rest."

Where We Are Now

Without the support of our families and our friends, this project would still be just that: a project, an idea. We have nurtured our ambitions into a product that we stand behind and are privileged to share. An honor we don't take lightly. The continuing support of our family, friends, neighbors and community alike are an important part of our lives and our future.

People always come before product. We stand behind our people. We stand behind our product. We stand behind our process. Any process requires a system. Our process and system deliver results.

We remain steady in our pursuit for knowledge. We constantly conduct new experiments seeking new methods and recipes. Research and development are an essential part of our growth. And if you are anything like us, you are growing every day. And we all know that any real growth is accompanied by growing pains. We aimed to remove the pain from the process, and the mystery from the recipes.

In this day and age everybody seems to have the next best thing. Don't let the imitators fool you. We are the originators. Our patent protected rotary separation devices set us apart from the rest, and our results speak for themselves. For years we would say, "It's not when you arrive, but how you arrive." We have arrived in style, and we are here to stay.

Our community roots run deep, and our commitment to our customers is our top priority. We listen to our customers, and we look forward to hearing about your experience with our products. If used as intended, we are certain that you will love the results. Find out for yourself.

Where We Are Going

We have always known that our Original Resinator was more than just a flagship product, that we were building a brand. A name to count on. A name to trust. A name to carry on and stand the test of time.

Forward thinking, attention to detail, and customer care will continue to propel our organization into the future. Our proprietary process and intellectual property are cornerstones of our organization. We are revolutionizing post-harvest and pre-extraction processes. With new innovative ideas and products well underway, there is no limit to how far we can go. Whether it's solvent-free extraction or trimming flowers, we don't pretend. We contend.

The torch has been passed and the future is clear: clearly better than the rest.