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EPI Adds Strength in the Midwest with Paragon Marketing Merger and Is Named ITW’s Representative Across Chicago and Northern Illinois
By Press release at Fort Worth Business Press
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Grapevine, TX — July 8, 2026 — EPI, a rapidly growing manufacturer’s rep focused on commercial foodservice equipment, today announced a merger agreement with Paragon Marketing, a well-respected manufacturer’s rep firm operating throughout the Midwest. The Paragon merger brings another high-caliber t
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The merger between EPI and Paragon Marketing may seem like a distant development, given its focus on the Midwest. However, as a major player in the commercial foodservice equipment industry, EPI's growth has a direct impact on the local economy in Tarrant County. With its headquarters in Grapevine, just outside of Fort Worth , EPI's expansion is likely to create new opportunities for jobs and investment in the area. The company's increasing presence in the industry could also lead to more business for local restaurants and foodservice providers, potentially boosting the local culinary scene in areas like Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Stockyards. As EPI continues to grow, it will be worth watching how this affects the local business landscape and whether it leads to new developments in the foodservice industry in Fort Worth and beyond.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Business Press ·
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What is this story about? Grapevine, TX — July 8, 2026 — EPI, a rapidly growing manufacturer’s rep focused on commercial foodservice equipment, today announced a merger agreement with Paragon Marketing, a well-respected manufacturer’s rep firm operating throughout the Midwest. The Paragon merger brings another high-caliber t
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