Professional Engraving Systems

Distributor American Panda: It is no surprise that our East Coast distributor is #1
October 25, 2007

Meet distributor American Panda.

American Panda, Inc. was founded in 1992 as one of the first dealers for what was then the new CO2 laser engraving systems that have since revolutionized our industry. Founded by Craig Nelson and based in Stevensville, Maryland , American Panda supports the East Coast and has always prided itself with carrying the most technologically advanced engraving and marking systems in the industry. According to Craig, “It is a great partnership that we have with Xenetech. Xenetech’s technology and durability is legendary in the industry. They also produce the most extensive line of U.S. manufactured equipment in the engraving industry."

"American Panda is very fortunate to list the largest engraving companies in the industry as clients," continues Nelson. "These customers demand the very latest technology, the most productive and the most reliable equipment made. Xenetech is the only manufacturer that I feel comfortable earning these customers trust with. Xenetech’s approach of granting larger territories to the dealers has allowed us to put together a team of professionals that can provide better sales, service and support to not only our large customers but to our smaller customers that are as far away as Bangor, Maine. We are a team of experienced and ethical sales professionals that are dedicated to helping you learn how to easily use the latest technology and equipment to simplify and grow your business.”

Joined by Annette Holmgren as Sales Manager and Mike MacDonald as American Panda’s southern sales associate, the trio has achieved the status of Xenetech’s top sales team for the past six years. Located in Conyers, Georgia, Mike has been a tremendous addition to the American Panda team bringing 35 years of experience in both rotary and laser sales to our organization. He is always a top performer and an all around great guy to work with. Annette, in addition to being one of approximately 200 women that have successfully swam across the English Channel, was one of the very first women in the industry to become a laser professional. Annette is extremely knowledgeable on both the rotary and laser systems and has embarrassed more than a few of our male customers that thought they could beat her at arm wrestling. Don’t try, she only lets her boss win.

“Craig, Annette, Mike, and their associates, define professionalism and excellence,” stated Guy Barone, Xenetech’s president. “In addition to excelling at everything they undertake, from swimming to hunting, they each have a tremendous competence and ability to fully match a customer’s needs with the appropriate technology. Under Craig’s leadership, they have left a broad wake of productive and successful customers from Maine to Florida. Xenetech and Xenetech equipment users are extremely fortunate to have an outstanding partner in American Panda.”

Craig and his staff invite you to contact American Panda, Inc. at 410-643-8357 or ampanda@friend.ly.net if there is anything they can do to help you expand or support your business.