Packaging system and method for producing a packaging

A packaging system comprising:

• a packaging machine and a feeding device for the packaging machine, wherein the feeding device is capable of supplying packaging elements for receiving products in a predetermined format to the packaging machine;
• wherein the packaging machine comprises a machine frame, at least one work station, a transport device, and a transfer unit capable of transporting packaging elements received thereon to the at least one work station, wherein the transport device comprises a grouping unit capable of receiving the packaging elements supplied by the feeding device to the packaging machine;
• wherein the grouping unit and the transfer unit are disposed for relative movement and capable of being brought together by way of a relative motion such that the packaging elements positioned on the grouping unit can be received using the transfer unit;
• wherein the transfer unit is capable of gripping the packaging elements;
• and
• wherein the grouping unit comprises a lifting mechanism and a conveyor belt that is mounted to be adjustable in height using the lifting mechanism.