David Mantey, Editor-in-Chief, CEN

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Editor-in-Chief

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David Mantey is editorial-in-chief of Cannabis Equipment News (CEN). With more than ten years of experience in the design engineering and manufacturing space, he is responsible for writing, editing, and curating content for the website and newsletter.

Andrew Lange: How to 'Do it Right' in Cannabis

He has designed more than 1.5 million square feet of indoor cannabis facilities.

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Jesse Elkins: The Henry Ford of the Cannabis Industry

Elkins is one of the most sought-after designers of cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities.

Bryan Wilson: Fiber Is the Future

He overcame personal tragedy, started from square one and went to work with "most versatile crop on the planet."

Designing Realistic Extraction Systems from a Processing Perspective

'We're just moving fluids.'

Veteran Combats Fear in the Industry

Jeremy Luciano's incredible story of how divine inspiration spared him at his lowest point and called him to cannabis.

LED Tech Breaks the Glass Ceiling in Cannabis Cultivation

Growray CEO Ash Ganley on selling his BMW lighting product at Kia prices while non-cannabis technology vendors flood the market in a race to the bottom.

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Ben & Vinnie Celani: Big Cannabis Is Coming

This week, the brothers behind High Life Farms detail their divide-and-conquer approach to running a multi-state operator.

Keep Your Eyes on the Crop

Jushi's Josh Malman says "you need eyes on the crop and eyes on the facility at all times," which can prove difficult when overseeing operations in three different states. Here's how he does it.

Cannabinoids are Tricky to Work With

Donna Wamsley brings an interesting perspective to the cannabis industry as she is close to becoming a certified flavorist, and there are only 200 certified flavorists in the world.

New Mexico Seeks Legalization

However, several plans are competing for support.

All 50 States Should Legalize Medical Cannabis Before Recreational Use Is Approved

Dr. David Cunic wants cultural acceptance of cannabis as medicine — and argues that medical legalization should take priority.

We’re Not Trimmers, We’re Trichome Preservers

Bella McCreary has overseen trimming operations for harvests as small as 12 pounds to rolling 500-pound harvests.