Methods and machine for forming a shipping container with an article retaining web

A method for forming a blank assembly using a machine, the blank assembly including a blank and a retaining web coupled to the blank, the method comprising:

• placing the blank in a first position on a deck;
• translating a pick-up assembly from a first end to a second end along a direction Y, said translating comprising transferring a web from a first location proximate the first end to a second location proximate the second end;
• depositing, at the second location, the web into an at least partially overlying relationship with the blank positioned on the deck to form a blank assembly;
• compressing the web against the blank on the deck, using a first compression member coupled to the pick-up assembly via at least one spring;
• transferring the blank assembly along the deck in the blank transfer direction X while translating the pick-up assembly from the second end back to the first end;
• and
• wrapping the blank assembly around a mandrel to at least partially form the container.