Mission Statement
To enhance the relationships between independent distributors and manufacturing vendor partners.
To educate manufacturers on the value gained by working through qualified distributors.
To recruit quality distributors / vendors to become members.
To provide forums where members can lawfully exchange information of common interest.
To collect and distribute information to our members, relevant to our industry.
To maintain the highest ethical standards, professionalism, and honesty when taking actions and making decisions.
To establish marketing strategies between manufacturers and our independent distributors, that enhance the collective financial well-being and integrity of both.
To contribute positively to our faith, communities, and our environment.
Code of Ethics
A NAIFEDA member will pursue knowledge on matters affecting the business community at the local and national levels; including government legislation and advances in the food processing equipment field.
A NAIFEDA member will be truthful with customers in all representations of products and services to avoid exaggeration or misrepresentation of facts.
A NAIFEDA member will not advise a customer about equipment or a service that is outside the members’ field of expertise.
A NAIFEDA member will not sell or attempt to sell or service a piece of equipment for a customer who is outside his designated geographic area.
A NAIFEDA member, who has been contacted by any other NAIFEDA members’ customer, will first contact the responsible dealer before taking any action to sell or service the customer.
A NAIFEDA member will treat all fellow dealers with respect.
A NAIFEDA member will not conceal any facts regarding any unethical practices by any member and will advise the NAIFEDA Board of Directors all related information.
A NAIFEDA member will always charge a fair price. Profit is not a dirty word, however price gouging is considered to be! Selling price will be determined by the cost of goods and services provided with a fair profit margin necessary for the NAIFEDA member to prosper and provide customers with the highest quality of service and attention they deserve.
NAIFEDA can not exist without customers!