Packaging machine

A method of making packages, comprising:

• engaging, by an engagement device, an opening of a bag, wherein the engaging comprises:
• engaging, by first and second grippers of the engagement device, spaced apart portions of a first section of the bag, and
• engaging, by third and fourth grippers of the engagement device, spaced apart portions of a second section of the bag, wherein the third and fourth grippers are configured to move relative to each other;
• after the first and second grippers engage the first section and the third and fourth grippers engage the second section, moving the first and second grippers away from the third and fourth grippers to hold open the opening of the bag;
• closing the bag after the opening of the bag is held open, wherein closing the bag comprises moving the third and fourth grippers move away from each other to move first and second side edges of the bag away from each other;
• and
• sealing, by a sealing assembly, the opening of the bag.