A New Standard In Cannabis Processing with Joel Sherlock, Co-Founder / Chairman – Vitalis Extraction Tech. Vitalis Extraction Technology produces sophisticated high-flowing, industrial-scale, supercritical CO2 extraction systems for the cannabis industry. Vitalis was founded in 2016 in British Columbia and they have scaled rapidly. Their industrial scale supercritical CO2 systems are now deployed on three continents. A New Standard In Cannabis Processing? Joel was asked about the benefits of SCO2 Extraction: It provides companies with a number of benefits. Since supercritical CO2 extraction is safer compared to some other methods, such as butane or ethanol, it’s easier for companies to comply with facility rules and regulations. It’s particularly important for companies with operations in multiple states and countries, as Joel points out. ” … Regulations vary jurisdiction to jurisdiction [and] ethanol and hydrocarbons are combustible solvents and traditionally require varying degrees of customization, explosion proof walls, floor venting and fire suppression,” he told Benzinga. In this way, using supercritical CO2 provides companies with an advantage, “as they can have the same machine in every location.” A serial entrepreneur and business leader, Joel is a born connector who has been building great teams and delivering the expertise to execute. Joel has been at the helm of 9 successful start-ups and corporate exits, including one of BC’s top private real estate brokerages, a national first action sports e-commerce company, a successful corporate consulting firm and a few private equity funds. Joel’s time is now focused on Vitalis Extraction Technologies, Spectrum Asset Leasing and Doventi Capital.
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