Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging device (1) and method for fitting an external package (3) with a dividing element (2) and for filling a divided external package (3) with articles (4). The packaging device (1) comprises a first supply station (70) for external packages (3) that are open on one side, a second supply station (60) for expanded and/or unfolded dividing elements (2), a placement device (6) for placing the expanded and/or unfolded dividing element (2) into the external package (3), at least one holding device (9) that holds and/or stabilizes the expanded and/or unfolded dividing element (2) inside the external package (3) prior to the articles (3) being placed therein, and an article feed station (11) for placing the articles (4) into an external package (3) that is divided by the dividing element (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging device (1) for fitting out an external package (3) with a dividing element (2) and for filling a suchlike divided external package (3) with articles (4), as well as to a method for fitting out an external package (3) within a packaging device (1) with a dividing element (2) for the formation of individual divisions for articles (4) to be disposed in the external package (3).