8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K
                                 CURRENT REPORT

                         PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934





        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2002

                           PARAGON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                 (Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)




          DELAWARE                        1-15729                   22-1643428
(State or Other Jurisdiction            (Commission             (I.R.S. Employer
     of Incorporation or                    file                  Identification
        Organization)                     number)                    Number)

                                600 KUEBLER ROAD
                           EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18040
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (610) 252-3205
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)













Item 5 - Other Events.

                  As is more fully described in the attached press release that
is incorporated herein by reference, on March 13, 2002, Paragon Technologies,
Inc. ("Paragon") reported that Elmer D. Gates has resigned his positions as a
Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Paragon. Additionally,
Paragon announced that Anthony W. Schweiger was elected Interim Chairman of the
Board, replacing Mr. Gates, and Theodore W. Myers was elected as a Director of
the Company.


Item 7 - Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

    Exhibit No.    Description
    -----------    -----------
       99          Paragon Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated March 13, 2002


                                   Signatures

                  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


                           PARAGON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


Date:  March 13, 2002                       By: /s/  William R. Johnson
                                                --------------------------------
                                                     William R. Johnson
                                                     President and CEO







                                Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.        Description
- -----------        -----------

   99              Paragon Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated March 13, 2002

EX-99

                                                                      Exhibit 99
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FOR:                  PARAGON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONTACTS:             Bill Johnson, CEO
                      610-252-3205
                      610-252-3102 (Fax)
                      www.paragontechnologiesinc.com


                  PARAGON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANNOUNCES CHANGES
                            TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EASTON, PA -- March 13, 2002 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: PTG), a
leading deliverer of "smart" materials handling solutions, including systems,
technologies, products and services, today announced that Elmer D. Gates has
resigned his positions as a Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Paragon Technologies, Inc. Bill Johnson, President and CEO, said, "Paragon
appreciates the major contributions Elmer has made during his five years on the
Board of Directors. After a long career of building successful businesses, we're
grateful that our Company is a lot stronger because of his leadership."

Other changes made today include the following. Anthony W. Schweiger, Director,
was elected Interim Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. Gates. Theodore W.
Myers was elected as a Director of the Company. Ted has extensive financial
experience and retired a First Vice President with Tucker Anthony, an investment
banking firm, and has been an investment banker for more than 25 years.


About Paragon Technologies

Paragon Technologies is a leader in integrating materials handling systems and
creating automated solutions for material flow applications. Ermanco's branded
conveyor technologies and materials handling solutions address the needs of the
distribution, assembly, and manufacturing marketplace. SI Systems' branded
technologies and materials handling solutions address unit assembly handling and
order fulfillment applications. Paragon Technologies' Quality Management System
at its Easton, Pennsylvania location is certified to the ISO 9001 standard. The
scope of the Quality Management System governs the design, manufacture,
assembly, installation, and servicing of automated materials handling and
distribution systems. One of the top materials handling systems suppliers
worldwide, Paragon's leading clients include the United States Postal Service,
General Motors, IBM, BMG, Daimler Chrysler, Johnson & Johnson, Ford, Peterbilt,
Harley-Davidson, Walgreens, and Clark Equipment.

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