What Firelands Scientific does

Firelands Scientific is a privately held, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator headquartered in Huron, Ohio, with operations in Ohio and West Virginia. The company cultivates cannabis in Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse, using natural sunlight combined with environmental controls, and processes raw material through CO2 and solventless extraction methods — including ice water bubble hash and live rosin pressing — to produce flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates. Its processing capability supports a multi-brand product portfolio that includes the flagship Firelands Scientific label alongside HillFire, HEIR, Highlander Farms, Test Lab Creations, Sun Bites, and Luster Pods, each targeting different price tiers and form factors.

The company's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer retail through company-owned dispensaries — The Landing Dispensary chain across five Ohio cities and additional retail locations across Ohio and West Virginia, totaling over 13 dispensaries — with wholesale distribution to a network of 37 third-party dispensary partners across both states. Its customer base includes registered medical patients in state medical cannabis programs and adult-use consumers, with Ohio's 2024 adult-use legalization materially expanding addressable demand. Pricing is unit-based per cannabis product category, consistent with regulated retail and wholesale channels in state-licensed cannabis markets.

Firelands Scientific's positioning is anchored on three structural assets: regulatory incumbency from executing Ohio's first legal cannabis sale on January 16, 2019; ESG differentiation from B Corporation certification (2020) achieved against a $8M investment in local businesses during facility construction and 779 trade workers employed in buildout; and operational differentiation from greenhouse-based cultivation and solventless concentrate processing. The company was founded in 2017 and entered commercial operations in 2019, operating today with a headcount in the 101–250 range.

Name

Firelands Scientific

Legal name

Firelands Scientific

Website

https://firelandsscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Firelands Scientific is a privately held, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator headquartered in Huron, Ohio, cultivating in Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse and operating over 13 dispensaries across Ohio and West Virginia that serve medical patients and adult-use consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Products

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA), Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAB), Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG)

Keywords

• Cannabis cultivation
• Cannabis products
• Medical marijuana
• Adult-use cannabis
• Cannabis dispensaries

Headquarters

HQ city

Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates through owned dispensaries and third-party retail partners in Ohio and West Virginia. Products sold in medical and adult-use markets with varying tax treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Firelands Scientific cultivates, processes, and sells cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates through company-owned dispensaries and third-party retail partners in Ohio and West Virginia. The company operates Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse using natural sunlight for cultivation and employs both CO2 and solventless extraction methods to produce its branded product lines.

Product overview

Firelands Scientific is a multi-state cannabis operator based in Ohio and West Virginia that offers a diversified portfolio of cannabis products across five main categories: greenhouse-grown Flower, Pre-Rolls, Vapes, Edibles (Sun Bites), and Solventless Concentrates. The company operates as both a product manufacturer (with flagship Firelands Scientific brand and sub-brands HillFire, HEIR, Highlander Farms, and Test Lab Creations) and a retail operator (with Firelands Scientific Dispensary and The Landing Dispensary locations). All products are cultivated in Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse using natural sunlight and sustainable practices, with extraction methods including CO2 and solventless techniques. The company completed Ohio's first legal medical cannabis sale in January 2019 and has since expanded to over 13 dispensaries across Ohio and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HillFire: Cannabis brand operating in Ohio and West Virginia, delivering high-quality, responsibly grown cannabis rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and integrity.
• HEIR
• Highlander Farms
• Test Lab Creations
• The Landing Dispensary
• Sun Bites
• Luster Pods

Products and services

• Firelands Scientific Greenhouse Flower Premium cannabis flower cultivated in Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse using natural sunlight and advanced environmental controls. Available in multiple sizes (2.83g, 5.66g, 14.15g, 28.3g) and formats including whole flower, smalls, and shake.
• Firelands Scientific Sun-Grown Full Flower Pre-Rolls Pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes made from 100% whole flower cultivated in Ohio's only full-glass greenhouse. Each 1.0g pre-roll is hand-finished and slow-cured for a smooth, even burn.
• Firelands Scientific Vape Products Vape products including CO2 Disposable Vapes (0.5g), CO2 Luster Pod 3-Pack (2.55g), and proprietary Luster Pods. Extracted using clean CO2 or solventless techniques that preserve natural terpenes and cannabinoids. 100% cannabis with no BHO, distillates, botanicals, or additives.
• Firelands Scientific Sun Bites Edibles Cannabis-infused gummy edibles marketed as Sun Bites. Available in multiple formulations including THC-only, 1:1 THC:CBD, 2:1 THC:CBN, 2:1 THC:CBG, and 5:5:1:1:1 THC:CBD:CBG:CBC:CBN blends. Flavors include Bright Berry, Mixed Berry, Tropical Medley, Orange Grove, Dark Cherry, Cranberry Crush, and Fruit Punch. Sizes: 10-count (100mg) and 27-count (550mg). Vegan, gluten-free, naturally flavored.
• Firelands Scientific Solventless Concentrates Solventless cannabis concentrates including Live Rosin, Ice Water Bubble Hash, and Diamonds and Sauce. Made using ice, water, pressure, and low heat without chemical solvents. Crafted in small batches with vacuum-sealed packaging. 100% solventless, full-spectrum.
• HillFire Cannabis Brand Cannabis brand operating in Ohio and West Virginia, delivering high-quality, responsibly grown cannabis rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and integrity. Products include Flower, Vape, and Pre-rolls.
• HEIR Cannabis Brand Cannabis brand operating in Ohio and West Virginia with a bold, modern edge. Offers crafted vape products designed for those who value quality and individuality.
• Highlander Farms Cannabis Brand Premium cannabis brand representing strength and tradition with a commitment to excellence. Products include Flower and Vape. Available only in West Virginia.
• Test Lab Creations Limited-Release Concentrates Limited-release line of experimental cannabis concentrates developed in small batches. Features unique extraction techniques, strain collaborations, and first-to-market product concepts. Available only while supplies last. Operating in Ohio and West Virginia.
• The Landing Dispensary Retail Chain Retail dispensary brand operating in Ohio and West Virginia, offering premium, practical cannabis products at affordable prices in a welcoming environment. Company-owned retail locations include Berea, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Monroe in Ohio.
• Firelands Scientific Dispensary (Huron Flagship) Firelands Scientific's own retail dispensary location offering sun-grown, high-quality cannabis. Available exclusively in Ohio at the company's flagship Huron, Ohio location.

Quantifiable outcome

• First legal medical cannabis sale in Ohio - establishing market leadership position
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Forest - SanduskycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 January 2019Historic first sale partner - The Forest dispensary in Sandusky, Ohio was the location of the first legal medical cannabis sale in Ohio by Firelands Scientific on January 16, 2019.
• Project NoelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Project Noelle, a non-profit helping children affected by the opioid epidemic. Firelands Scientific's Sunshine Committee provides Easter baskets and holiday gifts to children, and created a limited edition 'A Giving Package' product with $3 per package donated to the organization ($3,500 total raised).
• 37 Dispensary PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 37 dispensary partners participated in the limited edition 'A Giving Package' product launch benefiting Project Noelle. Partners sold the special product package with proceeds supporting the charity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curaleaf: Largest U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with broad Ohio presence; competes in cultivation, processing, and retail across overlapping product categories.
• Cresco Labs: National MSO operating Sunnyside dispensaries in Ohio and other states; competes head-to-head with Firelands Scientific across flower, vapes, and edibles categories in Ohio.
• Verano Holdings: National MSO with cultivation and dispensary operations in multiple states; comparable multi-brand portfolio strategy and vertically integrated model.
• Ayr Wellness: Multi-state cannabis operator with retail/wholesale presence in adjacent markets; comparable vertically integrated model spanning cultivation, processing, and branded products.
• Green Thumb Industries: Multi-state cannabis operator (CSE/RISE dispensaries) with material Ohio retail and cultivation footprint — direct competitor in the same markets and categories as Firelands Scientific.
• Standard Wellness: Ohio-based vertically integrated cannabis operator with cultivation and dispensary operations — a regional peer competing in Firelands' core Ohio market.

Broad incumbents

• Trulieve: Largest U.S. cannabis operator by retail footprint; sets the broader incumbent benchmark for MSO scale, multi-state footprint, and category breadth that Firelands is positioning against.
• Acreage Holdings: Multi-state cannabis operator with cultivation and retail across multiple U.S. states; comparable vertically integrated business model serving overlapping consumer segments.

Emerging players

• Glass House Brands: California-focused cannabis operator known for greenhouse cultivation at scale; comparable sun-grown greenhouse production philosophy and craft-quality positioning.
• MariMed: Multi-state cannabis operator with branded product portfolio and dispensary operations in adjacent states; comparable mid-sized MSO profile with branded wholesale focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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