Capitalizing on a tradition of product safety and quality control in the vape industry, Vapergate has launched a series of CBD products featuring independent testing and public sharing of results through newly-formed Rocky Mountain Distribution (RMD).

CBD products, including flower, pre-roll joints, isolate powder, full-spectrum powder – including THC, tinctures, bath bombs, and pet treats – are being offered through three established brands—Groove CBD, Purple Sky CBD and Fox Stone CBD, according to RMD spokesperson Ryan McKibben. New branding, featured on RMD’s custom labels produced by Lightning Labels and carried through the firm’s complete marketing campaign, are designed to set RMD apart in the CBD marketplace.

Lightning Labels will provide digitally-printed labels to meet demand for quick turnaround times.

Notes McKibben, “For a few years we had Vapergate clients asking us if we were getting into the CBD industry. The two owners and I all had personal interest in CBD and we decided to test the waters and formed Rocky Mountain Distro. The thought behind it was to have a clear point of purchase for several brands, not just our own ventures, where we would independently test the products we were selling and make lab reports public, so shops don’t have to rely strictly on the manufacturer’s word or lab reports for the quality of their products. So if we decide to bring a brand in to distribute to our customer base, not only will we have the labs for the company but also our own labs, run from product pulled randomly from their product inventory in our warehouse. There is a lot of distrust in the CBD industry, and we want to fix that.”

In addition to a soft rollout of existing Lakewood, Denver and Broomfield Vapergate retail locations, select retailers nationwide also are picking up the products. RMD is planning to open a retail CBD location in Aurora, as well. 

Unlike many CBD products that can take 1-2 weeks turnaround time on orders, RMD has facilities in place to ensure same or next-day shipping. McKibben laments, “There is a lack of professionalism from many CBD companies out there. We’ve optimized our operations over the course of five years in business, so we can provide consistent and predictable results.”