IBDEA

IBDEA is a 50-year-old trade association headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organization consists of five employees and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. IBDEA serves as a platform for beverage dispensing experts, connecting companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, selling, servicing, and distributing beverage equipment and products. The association's membership comprises two categories: Associate Members and Regular Members. Associate Members typically include beverage equipment manufacturers and suppliers seeking distribution or service providers. Regular Members consist of companies specializing in selling, servicing beverage equipment, providing beverage products, CO2, and other beverage gases to establishments like bars, restaurants, and schools. IBDEA distinguishes itself through its focus on networking and education. The organization hosts an annual spring conference featuring a product fair and networking events aligned with industry trade shows, such as the National Restaurant Association Show. IBDEA also offers comprehensive educational programs, encompassing carbonation, refrigeration/electricity, and draught beverage schools. Members benefit from a virtual forum, a Knowledge Center on the IBDEA website with Safety and Compliance documents, quarterly member reports, monthly newsletters, and an annual membership directory. Interested parties can learn more about IBDEA and its offerings by visiting ibdea.org.