FIELD: method and equipment for packaging of groups or block of cigarettes. SUBSTANCE: method involves feeding first sheet 3 of packaging material to first support 10 on packaging conveyor 7; feeding articles to second support 11 on the same conveyor 7; driving both supports so that they move one relative to another and come into contact with one another for forming of unit 48 in one of supports, said unit consisting of first sheet and article. EFFECT: simplified method and construction, reduced production costs, improved quality of folding process and increased efficiency. 24 cl, 3 dwg
