Machine suitable for picking up bottles or containers accumulated according to a predetermined conformation and their introduction into cardboard boxes of the “American” type in a vertical position and / or in a horizontal position. Double structure with 2 independent cardboard boxes side by side for immediate configuration change (vertical -> horizontal and vice versa). Bottle gripping head suitable, with the appropriate accessories, for the treatment of:
1 carton at a time of 12 bottles (vertical),
2 cartons at a time of 6 bottles (vertical),
3 cartons at a time of 6/12 bottles (horizontal).