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    About National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

    Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $34.9 billion US convenience services industry. With nearly 1,000 member companies — including many of the world’s most recognized brands — NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership.

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    In addition to its role as an advocacy voice for the convenience services industry, the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) hosts the annual NAMA Show, a self-service solution experience for B2B operators and B2C enterprises, and CTW,  designed specifically for operators and suppliers to collaborate on how to elevate OCS and pantry offerings. 

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    Celebrate National Vending Day

    March 6, 2025
    In recognition of the pivotal role of the vending industry in daily American life, National Vending Day is held annually on March 6.
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    NAMA President and CEO Carla Balakgie to retire at end of year

    Jan. 22, 2025
    Carla Balakgie, FASAE, CAE, will retire as president and CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association — and full-time association management — by the end of 2025.
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    Special showcase at NAMA Show puts new tech front and center

    Jan. 17, 2025
    Imagination Way returns to The NAMA Show as a showcase destination for innovation in self-service convenience and unattended retail.
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    Registration opens for 2025 NAMA Show

    Dec. 19, 2024
    Bringing together convenience service professionals, operators and innovators to explore the trends, technologies and products shaping the future of self-service retail, the 2025...
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    CTW wraps up today in New Orleans

    Dec. 12, 2024
    The 2024 Coffee Tea & Water (CTW) event concludes today in New Orleans. The reimagined event for office coffee service (OCS) operators and unattended retail professionals has ...
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    CTW 2024 focuses on helping office coffee service operators to innovate and thrive

    Dec. 10, 2024
    The 2024 Coffee Tea & Water show will take place on December 11-12 in New Orleans. The tradeshow and conference program is a unique gathering place for office coffee service (...
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    Podcast: NAMA’s CTW 2024 – Exploring solutions that will shape the evolving workplace

    Oct. 22, 2024
    From the supplier’s area, dubbed the Connection Hub, to the lineup of speakers, to the education sessions, NAMA's CTW for 2024 has been reimagined to help operators thrive in ...
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    Coffee, vending and micro market expertise wanted: NAMA seeks speakers for 2025 show

    Aug. 21, 2024
    The National Automatic Merchandising Association is accepting presentation proposals focused on convenience services — including coffee services, vending, micro markets, kiosks...
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    Convenience services leaders to make their voices heard

    July 22, 2024
    More than 100 convenience services leaders from 32 states will convene in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2024 NAMA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit.
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    OSC business veteran Tom Steuber heads NAMA's new board of directors

    July 3, 2024
    The National Automatic Merchandising Association’s new board of directors taps industry veterans and leaders in convenience services.

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    On My Mind At NAMA, Part 2

    May 2, 2018
    Industry veteran turned consultant Bob Tullio asks vending, micro market and office coffee service operators to share what they saw and learned during the 2018 NAMA Show.
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    This is Convenience Services

    April 23, 2018
    In Las Vegas, NAMA debuted This is Convenience Services, a video designed to illustrate fundamental shifts in our newly rebranded industry. This video will help tell our story...
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    On My Mind At NAMA

    April 19, 2018
    Industry veteran turned consultant Bob Tullio asks vending, micro market and office coffee service operators to share what they saw and learned during the 2018 NAMA Show.
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    Register Now For NAMA's Coffee, Tea & Water Show

    Aug. 2, 2016
    Registration is open for NAMA’s Coffee, Tea & Water (CTW) show, the largest event dedicated to the $4 billion U.S. coffee services industry. This year, NAMA has created a custom...
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    Video: Come to the NAMA Fly In! An Update With Eric Dell

    July 8, 2016
    VendingMarketWatch Editor Emily Refermat sits down with NAMA's SVP of Government Affairs, Eric Dell, to discuss the upcoming NAMA Fly In taking place next week in Washington, ...
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    NAMA Takes Part In White House Meetings At 2015 Public Policy Conference

    Oct. 9, 2015
    (CHICAGO) October 9, 2015 – NAMA’s Board of Directors met with multiple White House offices Wednesday, October 7 during Advocacy in Action 2015, the association’s Public Policy...
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    New NAMA Chair Talks Big Ideas

    June 29, 2015
    Longtime industry member Howard Chapman, vice president/division manager of Royal Cup Coffee and new NAMA Chair, talks big ideas with VMW Editor Emily Refermat. Click here to ...
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    Mark Dieffenbach Discusses His Motivations, The Industry's Strengths

    March 30, 2015
    NAMA recently awarded Mark Dieffenbach of The Hershey Company with the prestigious Industry Person of the Year Award 2015. Dieffenbach sits down with VMW Editor Emily Refermat...
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    What You Need To Know About The Final Calorie Disclosure Rule

    Dec. 19, 2014
    Emily Refermat, editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, asks NAMA’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Dell to explain some key points of the...

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    Podcasts

    Podcast: Carla Balakgie has elevated NAMA and the industry’s image in her 14 years of leadership

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    April 1, 2025
    Carla Balakgie hit the ground running when she was named president and CEO of NAMA 14 years ago. With Carla moving on to her next chapter after this year, the convenience services...
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    Events

    Coffee, Tea and Water (CTW) 2025

    Nov. 4, 2025 - Nov. 5, 2025
    The Coffee, Tea and Water Show presented by NAMA is designed specifically for convenience services and automated retail market operators and suppliers. CTW 2025 provides an in...
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    The NAMA Show 2025

    May 7, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    The NAMA Show connects suppliers and operators of unattended retail, coffee services, vending, micro markets, kiosks, pantry and self-service.
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    CTW 2024

    Dec. 11, 2024 - Dec. 12, 2024
    CTW offers a dedicated experience for operators focused on coffee, tea, water, pantry service and workplace amenities.
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    Podcast: Operators feel the vibe at the 2024 NAMA Show

    May 21, 2024
    In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation, podcast host Bob Tullio takes listeners right to the convention floor, with multiple operator interviews – for...
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    Four key observations from the NAMA Show 2024

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    May 14, 2024
    The 2024 NAMA Show in Dallas was notable for several reasons, including attendee turnout and trade show floor exhibits, the positive vibe, education sessions, and the many new...
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    Podcast: An exclusive, sneak preview of the 2024 NAMA Show in Dallas

    April 23, 2024
    The 2024 NAMA Show in Dallas is just around the corner, and from all indications, it will be one of the biggest gatherings the convenience services industry has ever seen.
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    NAMA announces its 2024 Industry Awards honorees

    April 18, 2024
    The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced its 2024 NAMA Industry Awards honorees, including Jim Brinton with Evergreen Refreshments; American Food & Vending; ...
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    NAMA announces release of VDI 2.0 technical standard

    March 6, 2024
    The new standard, Vending Data Interchange 2.0, supports more efficient information exchange between vending management systems and micro markets.