Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the manufacture of bags and the fastening of same in groups on a hanger strip. The purpose is hereby attained according to the invention by the bag filled with the product being, after the formation of a first closing seam, subjected to a second method step such that after the advance of one bag length the second closing seam is formed, while at the same time a hanger strip is fastened on the first closing seam. Furthermore an apparatus for the manufacture of the bags and for grouping said bags on a hanger strip is described.