Xenetech Global is a Baton Rouge company that has expanded its reach worldwide, making its mark in the development and manufacturing of laser and rotary engraving systems.
President and CEO Guy Barone co-founded the company in the mid-1980s, and today Xenetech has shipped over 7,000 machines to large manufacturers and retailers all over the world, even customers as far away as Australia.
Business Report recently chatted with Barone for its Executive Spotlight Q&A. Check out the full interview; here’s a sample:
What time do you typically get up on a workday, and what’s your ideal morning routine to get it off to a great start?
“I wake at roughly 5:30 a.m., drink coffee and read national and local news and LSU sports, then I’m off on a neighborhood speed walk, some exercise, breakfast, prayer time and off to the office for as close to 8 a.m. as possible. On special mornings, I get to spend a few minutes of FaceTime with my grandchildren in Birmingham or I get a visit from my grandson in Baton Rouge.”
For those who are not familiar with Xenetech Global, tell us a little bit about the company’s primary products and who your customers are.
“We develop software and hardware, as well as manufacture, distribute and provide technical support for our CNC-type and laser engraving systems. These systems mark a wide variety of materials—metals, plastics, wood, leather, and more and items from industrial applications to signs, jewelry, tags, plaques, trophies, cups, bowls, tags and more. We began in 1986 and have shipped over 7,000 machines to large manufacturers, military and retailers all over the world.”
