National Automatic Vending Association (NAMA)

The National Automatic Merchandising Association, or NAMA, is the American national trade association of the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and food service management industries.

Its membership is comprised of service companies, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to operating service companies. As an Antares vending business owner, you should be a member in this association. You will benefit greatly. The basic mission of the NAMA is to collectively advance and promote automatic merchandising.

NAMA supports with administrative, logistical and financial assistance, a network of 30+ affiliated State Councils encompassing 36 States, where the vending industries focus on local issues and concerns as well as gathering frequently for networking opportunities. This would be something positive for your business.

NAMA’s policies and programs are established and reviewed by volunteer members who serve on the board of directors and committees. The programs are then implemented by the association’s executive staff.

As an Antares vending business owner, it would be advisable to join the association so that you can improve your performance and eventually be successful. By joining the association you will also network with industry leaders. Once you start your business you might be too busy to keep up with the trends. You will need to stay abreast of trends, technology and education. By joining the association this will always be possible.

The National Automatic Merchandising Association recognizes the obligation to serve its industry and the public which includes customers, clients, employees and communities. They are committed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the ethical conduct of their business. As an Antares vending member of the association, your conduct in all matters should reflect positively upon the industry.

In other words NAMA will help you to keep an eye on your Antares vending business from each and every angle. This will make your business successful.