Carton Tray Forming Machines in Canada
for High-Performance Packaging Lines
Industrial Carton Tray Forming Solutions for the Canadian Market
Canadian producers face specific challenges: labor shortages, seasonal peaks, bilingual labeling requirements, long distribution routes, and strict food safety standards. That is why Boix offers carton tray forming machines in Canada designed to deliver superior performance and reliability.
Our tray forming systems are engineered to respond to these realities with:
- Reliable performance in demanding production environments
- Fast format changeovers
- Low maintenance requirements
- Seamless integration into existing packaging lines
Through Boix Group, Canadian businesses gain access to over five decades of engineering expertise combined with North American operational support.
Why Canadian Manufacturers Choose Our Tray Forming Technology
This is not simply a machine purchase. It is a long-term production efficiency decision.
High-speed forming systems
Increased daily throughput without expanding labor.
Format versatility
One machine, multiple tray styles.
Remote & local technical support
Faster troubleshooting and minimized downtime.
Robust mechanical design
Stable performance in multi-shift operations.
Reduced manual assembly
Lower labor dependency.
CAD-based quotations
Financial clarity for Canadian buyers.
Designed for Canada’s Key Industries
Food & Fresh Produce Packaging
Ideal for fruits, vegetables, bakery, protein and prepared foods requiring rigid corrugated trays.
Agriculture & Horticulture
Durable tray forming solutions for high-volume seasonal operations.
Distribution & E-Commerce Fulfillment
Consistent carton forming for logistics hubs and warehouse automation.
Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Stable tray construction for display-ready packaging and retail distribution.
Tray Styles You Can Form
Our systems are compatible with multiple corrugated tray designs commonly used across Canada:
This flexibility allows manufacturers to adapt to retail requirements and seasonal product changes without replacing machinery.
Operational Benefits for Canadian Production Plants
Reduced Cost per Tray
Automation decreases manual assembly and improves adhesive precision.
Consistent Structural Quality
Uniform folding and gluing reduce product damage during transport.
Scalable Output
From medium production volumes to high-speed industrial lines.
Simplified Maintenance
Engineered for accessibility and predictable service intervals.
Line Integration Capability
Compatible with conveyors, stacking units, palletizers and filling systems.
Technical Performance Overview
Exact specifications vary depending on model and tray format.
Up to high-volume industrial speeds
Designed for fast format transitions
Single & double wall
Semi-automatic to fully automatic
Industrial PLC integration
Automation That Supports
Canadian Labor Realities
With rising labor costs and workforce availability challenges, automation is no longer optional in many regions of Canada.
A tray forming machine:
- Reduces dependency on manual box assembly
- Stabilizes production output
- Improves workplace safety
- Supports long-term operational predictability
If your plant currently assembles trays manually, the ROI calculation may be more favorable than you expect.
What do you need?
We understand that selecting the right packaging equipment is essential.
That is why we provide a comprehensive range of carton erecting and forming machines engineered for the U.S. market, ensuring optimal performance, seamless integration, and confidence in every decision.
Tray Formers
We offer a wide range of carton erecting and forming machines to serve multiple industries.
Closing Machines
The best solution to prevent your products from being tampered with or damaged.
Punnets
We offer a wide range of machines for forming differents designs of punnets.
Accessories
Solutions to help you optimise productivity: Box Stackers, Conveyors, Pre-feeders.
Our Machines for the Canadian Market
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The MCT-1/V is an automatic and adjustable two-head machine for forming of punnets or small Type C-1 trays.
- It can form conical and/or straight punnets or small trays .
- The machine has 6 speeds and can reach up to 7,000 punnets per hour (3,500 per head) .
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The HAT Mini cardboard box lidder is specially designed for automatic lidding of cardboard boxes using Hot-Melt, ensuring a perfect seal for the boxes.
This model offers the following advantages:
- Estimated production of up to 1,300 lids per hour.
- Improves productivity and optimises the production line.
- Protects your products from damage, theft and/or contamination.
- Small size and low maintenance machine.
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Boix Maquinaria has developed the Q-1800 in order to satisfy all those customers who require a compact, small size and easy to use machine .
The Q-1800 can form up to 1,800 trays/hour, it is exclusively developed for C-1 and Plaform carton forming.
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The Q-2400 combines innovation and flexibility in a machine capable of satisfiying the most stringent customer requirements.
The Q-2400 is a high production machine that can reach an output of up to 3,000 trays or boxesper hour, depending on the carton.
It can assemble multiple designs and box formats, some designs can reach up to 300 mm. in height and/or 800 mm. in width.
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The Curved conveyor belt is an additional options that allows us to transport boxes to the right or left in tight spaces.
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The Q-1800/P is an adaptation to the needs of our customers who demanded a machine that integrates solutions focused on productivity, production control, improvement of autonomy, etc. but without losing the accessibility, flexibility and ergonomics of the machine.
The Q-1800/P offers multiple tray forming possibilities: Plaform, P-84, Open Column, C-1, Citrus and Big Ear. which makes it a very flexible machine.
It has a high-capacity blank feeder.
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2,600 mm long conveyor to facilitate the exit of the box from the machine and to connect directly to your packing line.
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The Q-1530 is the newest innovation for all customers who ask for a flexible, robust and functional machine . It has been developed with the use of kits that allow to easily change the type of box to assemble.
This model can reach an output of up to 1800 trays/hour .
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The FP-4/2M is one of our most flexible machines, as they are capable of forming multiple box designs (Plaform, P-84, Citrus, etc.), but are specially designed for forming all types of column boxes, whether open, closed or L-Column.
- This machine has 3 different models: FP-4/2M-1, FP-4/2M-2 and FP-4/2M-3, depending on the type of boxes they can form.
- It can achieve a sustained output up to 3,000 trays per hour.
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The MBL-3P machine is specially designed to form Bliss box forming.
- This model can only form Bliss boxes.
- It has 6 speeds and can reach 2,000 boxes/hour.
- It has 3 blank feeders, which helps to optimize productivity.
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The MCT-1/TS is an automatic machine for forming and gluing punnets and small trays with top ledges on 4 sides, also called Top Seal.
- Double head machine.
- Speed up to 4,800 punnets/hour (2,400 per head).
- It is prepared for forming both square and octagonal Top Seal punnets.
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In the Q-1600 model we have combined our production with autonomy and ergonomics.
Machine adapted to your production needs, with 8 speeds and a wide production range from 400 to 1600 trays per hour .
It can form trays up to 350 mm in height depending on the design.
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The EC-1 machine is our recommended model for sealing the upper flaps on RSC / HSC boxes or any similar design by using Hot Melt.
- It can reach a production speed of up to 1,600 boxes/hour .
- We have a version for the closing of Overlap Boxes .
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The FP4/EC is an automatic and adjustable machine for forming and gluing both, corrugated and solid board boxes.
- It is able to form multiple designs of different collumn construction like closed column, open column, L-column trays with different weights of cardboard.
- It has 4 speeds reaching up to 1,400 trays/hour.
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These extensible belts offer different possibilities: they can be adjusted to the right or left, adjustable in height, tiltable and foldable when not in use.
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The Inserter is a machine that allows us to form a Cover Box and insert the Bottom Box into it .
The objective of this procedure is: “To be able to fill the box with products avoiding that the overfilling collapses the bottom box which would make it impossible to place the lid box.”
This system is widely used in citrus products where they are filled with many kilos.
- The machine achieves a maximum output of up to 1,000 boxes per hour and can be incorporated into a production line.
- The Inserter is equipped with a belt for the insertion of the bottom box, already assembled, and a 1,500 mm blank feeder (for approximately 150 blanks), which increases autonomy and avoids interruptions in production.
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We present our latest novelty for forming punnets and/or small trays: the MCT-2, a double head machine that offers multiple advantages: – High Production: The machine is capable of up to 11,000 punnets per hour, depending on punnet design and size. – Servo control of all machine movements: Pusher system, suction cups, etc. to ensure greater precision.
– High capacity blank feeder (1 m).
– It can be integrated directly into the end customer’s filling or packging line. -
The AR-5 is an adjustable box stacker with automatic stop that allows us to create a stack of boxes and once the desired height (number of boxes per stack) is reached, eject it in the direction of the box advance (in line).
Multiple options are available: different input heights, guides, belts, etc.
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Boix Maquinaria has redesigned its machine for the forming and gluing of bottom flaps for HSC or RSC boxes, starting from a pre-assembled plate.
This new development allows us to offer you a compact, ergonomic machine, easily integrated into the production line, reaching a sustained production of up to 1. 200 boxes per hour. The EF-1200 gives you more autonomy as it has a side magazine of 1,500 mm.200 cartons per hour.
The EF-1200 gives you greater autonomy with a 1,500 mm lateral plate magazine.
The machine is equipped with several hinged doors for easy access to the interior.
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Conveyor belts are an excellent option for getting your boxes to where you need them.
This version has a length of 4 meters and the possibility of regulating different heights of transport of the boxes.
Localized Support for Canadian Operations
We understand that downtime in Canada often means long transportation distances and strict delivery commitments.
Our approach includes:
Technical assistance adapted to North American standards
Spare parts availability strategy
Remote diagnostics capabilities
English-language support
Your production line cannot wait weeks for a solution — and it shouldn’t have to.
Frequently Asked Operational Questions
What production volume justifies automation?
If your facility assembles trays daily or operates multi-shift production, automation usually delivers measurable ROI.
Can the machine adapt to multiple tray sizes?
Yes. Format flexibility is built into the engineering design.
Is integration with existing lines possible?
What about maintenance complexity?
Can we help you?
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If you are evaluating carton tray forming machines in Canada, the next step is a production assessment. Your packaging process may be costing more than you realize.
