INDEPENDENT
DISTRIBUTORS
ASSOCIATION
4251 FM 2181
Ste 230-501
Corinth, TX 76210
Ph: 972-241-1124
info@idaparts.org
www.idaparts.org
IDA Universal is the official publi-
cation of the Independent Distrib-
utors Association. Published five
times annually, it is mailed to IDA
Members and prospective mem-
bers. Please send address correc-
tions to the association office
listed above. References are made
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Equipment
Manufacturers. These trademarks
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Editor
Tiffany Cabral
Art Director
Sarah Guevara
IDA Universal April - May 2025
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Contents
Features
Departments
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6
Editor's Notes
President's Notes
16
Right to Repair
18
Trends and Tidbits
30
Nuts & Bolts
46
Advetisers Index
47
Trade Show Calendar
en ESPAÑOL
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WEATHERING
THE STORM
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Learn how AI can revolutionize
your business by finding the
perfect customers or partners.
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