Tray Forming Machines in Australia
Our tray forming solutions are suitable for fresh produce, food and beverage, meat, bakery and industrial packaging applications.
Automate carton tray forming machines solutions and support in Australia with Boix.
Improve packaging line efficiency, reduce labour dependency and maintain consistent tray quality.
Australian manufacturers, growers and packers operate in a demanding environment. Labour availability, rising operating costs, export requirements and pressure for consistent packaging performance are pushing many production facilities to review how cartons, trays and boxes are formed on the line.
When tray forming depends on manual or semi-manual processes, packaging can quickly become a bottleneck. In high-volume operations, even small delays in forming, folding or gluing can affect line continuity, product handling and downstream logistics.
Industrial automation for packaging lines that need speed, consistency and operational reliability
Boix carton tray forming machines are designed to automate the forming of cardboard and corrugated trays, helping Australian businesses improve packaging efficiency, reduce manual handling and maintain a more consistent tray quality across production runs.
Boix is a specialised manufacturer of automatic carton tray forming and closing machinery for industrial packaging operations. Its solutions are built for companies that need reliable performance, flexible formats and equipment that can support demanding production environments.
Packaging challenges for Australian production lines
Packaging is not just the final step of production. In many facilities, it directly affects throughput, labour planning, product protection, palletising, storage and transport.
For Australian businesses working in fresh produce, food processing, meat and poultry, beverages, manufacturing or distribution, tray forming can create operational pressure when it is not properly automated.
These issues are especially relevant in operations where packaging needs to keep pace with washing, grading, filling, sealing, closing, palletising or dispatch.
A tray forming system should not be viewed as an isolated machine. It should be part of a broader packaging strategy designed to improve flow, reduce friction and support production continuity.
high dependence on manual labour
inconsistent tray forming quality;
Increased product damage risk
slowdowns during seasonal or peak demand;
lack of synchronisation with automated packaging lines.
slowdowns during seasonal or peak demand;
Complete Packaging Solutions for Australian Market
We provide a complete range of packaging machinery to support your production needs:
Tray Formers
High-performance carton tray forming machines for multiple industries.
Closing Machines
Secure packaging solutions to protect products during transport.
Punnets
Stackers, conveyors, and pre-feeders to optimize productivity and automation.
Accessories
Solutions to help you optimise productivity: Box Stackers, Conveyors, Pre-feeders.
Why automate carton tray forming?
Automating tray forming allows companies to turn a repetitive, labour-intensive process into a more controlled and predictable operation.
Instead of relying on manual assembly, the line can feed flat blanks into a machine that forms trays with a more consistent structure, shape and finish.This can help Australian manufacturers and packers.
keep production moving at a steadier pace
improve tray consistency and forming quality
support higher production volumes
make better use of available staff
reduce stoppages caused by packaging delays
improve integration with the rest of the line
The objective is not simply to replace manual work.
The real objective is to improve the operational performance of the packaging process.
Tray and carton formats supported by Boix technology
- C-1
- Plaform
- P-84
- Open Column
- Big Ear
- Bliss
- Closed Column
- Citrus
- RSC / HSC
- Punnets
- TopSeal
- Special tray designs.
The right solution should always be assessed according to the product, carton design, production volume, glue requirements, available space and integration needs.
Explore tray forming machines
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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 LS-1200 machine is specially designed for the forming of C-1 boxes in large formats.
- It incorporates a feeding system that allows us to directly load the pallet with the blanks.
- We can have up to 2 pallets in the introduction conveyor.
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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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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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1,600 mm long belt, ideal for very small spaces, incorporates emergency stop button. Valid for any of our machine models.
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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 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 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.
Industries where automated carton tray forming machines adds value in Australia
Australian production environments often require equipment that can work reliably under pressure.
Meat and poultry
Meat and poultry operations require packaging processes that are consistent, efficient and able to support demanding production environments.
Automated tray forming can help reduce manual handling at a repetitive stage of the line and improve packaging consistency before downstream operations.
Logistics and distribution
Distribution centres and logistics operations depend on packaging that is predictable, stackable and easy to handle.
Automated tray forming can contribute to smoother preparation, storage and dispatch workflows.
Beverage industry
Beverage production and distribution often require robust cardboard packaging for grouping, handling and transport.
Where carton trays are part of the packaging process, automation can help improve consistency and support higher line speeds.
Fresh produce
For growers and packers, tray consistency affects handling, presentation, transport and market readiness.
Automated tray forming can help keep packaging aligned with grading, packing and dispatch operations.
Food processing
Food processors need packaging systems that support repeatable quality, reliable throughput and efficient product handling.
Automatic carton tray forming machines can support operations that work with chilled, frozen, prepared or processed food products, depending on the tray design and line configuration.
General manufacturing
Carton trays and boxes are also used in industrial and consumer goods environments where product grouping, protection, display or transport are critical.
For these operations, automation can help standardise packaging and improve process control.
Designed for high-performance packaging operations
Manual tray forming vs automated tray forming
Manual tray forming
Manual tray forming can be suitable for very low-volume operations, but it becomes increasingly difficult to control as production grows.
Common limitations include:
variable tray quality
higher labour dependency
slower output
fatigue in repetitive tasks
inconsistent performance between shifts
difficulty scaling production
more supervision requirements
Automated Carton Tray Forming Machines
Automated tray forming is designed for production environments where consistency, speed and operational control are priorities.
It can help deliver:
repeatable tray quality
more stable production flow
lower dependency on manual assembly
better use of available labour
improved line synchronisation
greater scalability
more predictable packaging performance
For Australian manufacturers working with high-volume or seasonal demand, automation can be a practical way to strengthen the packaging process.
Why choose Boix?
Boix is a specialist manufacturer of automatic machinery for carton tray forming and closing. Its focus is not general packaging equipment, but industrial solutions for forming cardboard and corrugated trays, boxes and containers.
This specialisation allows Boix to develop equipment with a clear focus on:
- tray forming performance;
- mechanical reliability;
- format adaptability;
- industrial productivity;
- packaging consistency;
- line integration;
- technical support.
Boix works with companies in sectors where packaging is directly linked to efficiency, product handling and continuity of production.
For Australian businesses, this means working with a partner that understands the operational importance of tray forming in demanding packaging environments.
International experience for Australian projects
Boix operates in multiple international markets and adapts its solutions to different production contexts, carton formats, electrical requirements, logistics needs and packaging applications.
For Australian projects, this international experience is especially relevant, we are expert in carton tray forming machines in Australia.
Many local manufacturers and packers need equipment that can support:
- export-driven production;
- seasonal peaks;
- high labour costs;
- long-distance logistics;
- variable product formats;
- robust packaging performance;
- integration into existing facilities.
Boix can support the evaluation of each project according to product type, tray format, production volume and operational objectives.
Technical support and service considerations
A packaging machine is only valuable if it can keep working reliably in the plant. For this reason, technical support should be part of the decision from the beginning.
When evaluating a carton tray forming machine, Australian companies should consider:
- remote technical assistance;
- spare parts availability;
- preventive maintenance planning;
- operator training; machine
- Support and after-sales service.
Boix provides technical assistance and support through its international structure. The specific support model for Australia should be confirmed for each project.
