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Barger Packaging adds Chris Shively

Barger Packaging Inc. announced Chris Shively to its team as process engineer to help drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the increasing requirements for medical device packaging.

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With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, Shively adds to the company's commitment to customers with sterile and non-sterile thermoform, protective packaging, lidding, and micro-flute cartons for worldwide medical device and pharmaceutical markets.
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