Meridian Manual - Classic 24 Day Advents

MERIDIAN MAN UAL CLASSIC 24 DAY ADVENTS A GUIDE TO ORDERING

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INTRODUCTION New for 2021, we are allowing you to create your advent combination across our Classic 24 Day advent range. Select from ten outer designs and choose between three internal component options.

You need to purchase both components to complete your advent calendar. Simply follow the instruction guide to understand which combination will suit your products and budget best.

An alternative to store-bought, our self-fill empty advent calendars are fun and festive. Easy to assemble, you can fill with truffles, chocolates or wax melts.

If you are looking to personalise your advent calendars, we can add your logo onto our designs from as little as 100 units. Check out our custom packaging guide for more info (page 9).

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C H O O S E YO U R D E S I G N Our Classic 24 Day Advent Calendar collection includes 10 outer box designs to choose from. We have added 3 new designs for 2021 to offer the most diverse range of premium self-fill advent calendars on the market.

CHOOSE INNER CONSTRUCTION We have introduced three options of internal insert in a variety of price points and materials. We now offer a fully recyclable cardboard option as well as the much-loved “Light” and “Deluxe” options that we have always supplied. All are suitable for wax melts, chocolates & small gift products. Always remember to check the dimensions before you purchase.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS Looking to send your advents in the post? Our perfectly designed postal outers will ensure your parcel is sent safely through the post. We also offer a platform to combine with our “Deluxe” box inner that lifts smaller products closer to the windows - best for smaller products.

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STEP 1 C H O O S E YO U R D E S I G N Choose from 10 outer advent box designs in por trait or landscape. Both options are the same size, have 24 doors and feature a stand/hanger on the back profile. All advents can be combined with any of the 3 inner component options.

CL A SSIC LIGHT ADVENT C ALENDAR

S A N TA’ S S L E I G H PA C S L E I G H

SNOWFL AKE (WHITE)

SNOWFL AKE (ECO KRAFT )

PA C S N O W F L A K E

PA C K R A F T S N O W F

Supplied flat for self assembly.

L ANDSC APE CL A SSIC DELUXE ADVENT C ALENDAR !

NEW

DEER SCENE

S N O W I N T H E PA R K

C H O C O L AT E S H O P

PA C D E E R

PA C S N O W

PA C C H O C

Supplied flat for self assembly.

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= Biodegradable

= Rec yclable

= Food Safe

= Direc t Food Contac t UP = Unit Pr ice

STEP 1 P O RT R A I T C L A S S I C D E LU X E A DV E N T C A L E N DA R NEW

NEW

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CELESTIAL FOREST

DECO CHRISTMAS

PA C C E L E S T

PA C D E C O

GLIT TER CIRCLE

C H R I S T M A S W R E AT H

PA C C I R C L E

PA C W R E AT H

Supplied flat for self assembly.

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STEP 2 C H O O S E YO U R I N S E R T PA C K Our selection of internal advent options offers you three price points, box strength and recyclability.

All are suitable for chocolates, wax melts and small gifts. The options are sold as a set and you will receive all the components you need to get your advent packed.

LIGHT

PA C VA C

C L E A R B U F F E R VA C - F O R M E T R AY This thick-walled plastic tray is the lowest cost option and is the easiest to pack. Simply slide into the advent outer box after filling. Made from recycled PET, the tray is Category 1 recyclable via most local authorities.

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DELUXE

PA C B U F F VA C

B U F F E R W I T H C L E A R VA C - F O R M E T R AY Formed of a cardboard base and clear plastic vacforme tray, the Deluxe option is our most rigid option for creating a premium strength advent calendar. Ideal for chocolates, truffles and wax melts. Can be purchased with a platform to lift smaller products 7mm closer to the windows (see pg. 7) Supplied pre-assembled vac-forme trays packed separately

NEW

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ECO

PA C B U F F D I V

C ARDBOARD BUFFER DIVIDER New for 2021, our Eco option is a complete cardboard set that is fully recyclable and biodegradable. Although there may be more assembly involved, the cavity sizes are slightly larger than the other options so are ideal for slightly bigger products.

Buffer supplied pre-assembled. Divider supplied flat for self assembly

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= Biodegradable

= Rec yclable

= Food Safe

= Direc t Food Contac t UP = Unit Pr ice

STEP 3 C H O O S E YO U R O P T I O N A L E X T R A S Check out our additional products which have been specifically designed to be partnered with our advent calendars. Whilst these are not essential add ons, they have been designed to help you safely prepare your advents for the post or if you still want to use our packaging but have smaller products.

RISER PLINTH

PA C P L I N T H

The plinth is designed to sit inside the buffer base and raise the height of the vac-forme tray 7mm, allowing smaller products to be lifted closer to the window opening. Made of cardboard, the plinth is easy to fold and place underneath your filled tray.

Only compatible with the Deluxe inner option.

P O S TA L O U T E R

24DBUFPO

Mail order has become a vital sales channel for many customers. If you are looking to post individual advent calendars, we offer the perfect sized corrugated mailing outer to protect your advent when in transit. Please note that the postal outer is classified as a Royal Mail Small parcel.

Supplied flat for self-assembly

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PRICE LIST STEP 1: CL A SSIC LIGHT ADVENT C ALENDAR Santa’s Sleigh

PACSLEIGH

SIZE:

252 x 192 x 32.5mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.51

UP

Snowflake (White)

PACSNOWFLAKE

SIZE:

252 x 192 x 32.5mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.51

UP

Snowflake (Eco Kraft)

PACKRAFTSNOWF

SIZE:

252 x 192 x 32.5mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.51

UP

STEP 1: L ANDSC APE CL A SSIC DELUXE ADVENT C ALENDAR NEW: Deer Scene

PACDEER

SIZE:

252 x 32.5 x 192mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

The Chocolate Shop

PACCHOC

SIZE:

252 x 32.5 x 192mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

Snow in the Park

PACSNOW

SIZE:

252 x 32.5 x 192mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

S T E P 1 : P O RT R A I T C L A S S I C D E LU X E A DV E N T C A L E N DA R NEW: Celestial Forest

PACCELEST

SIZE:

192 x 32.5 x 252mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

NEW: Deco Christmas

PACDECO

SIZE:

192 x 32.5 x 252mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

Glitter Circle

PACCIRCLE

SIZE:

192 x 32.5 x 252mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

Christmas Wreath

PACWREATH

SIZE:

192 x 32.5 x 252mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£1.58

UP

SIZE:

250 x 30 x 190mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£0.45

UP

250 x 31 x 190mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£0.76

UP

PACK SIZE: 10

£0.76

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S T E P 2 : I N S E R T PA C K S Light

PACVAC

Deluxe

PACBUFFVAC

NEW: Eco

PACBUFFDIV

Cavity Size: 37 x 25 x 35mm SIZE:

Buffer Wall Width: 16mm Cavity Size: 34 x 23 x 36mm SIZE:

250 x 31 x 190mm Buffer Wall Width: 16mm Cavity Size: 36 x 30 x 40mm

STEP 3: OPTIONAL EXTRAS Riser Plinth

PACPLINTH

SIZE:

217 x 8 x 152mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£0.16

UP

Advent Postal Outer

24DBUFPO

SIZE:

275 x 202 x 37mm

PACK SIZE: 10

£0.77

UP

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PERSONALISING ADVENTS If you already use our stock packaging, have you ever considered personalising them with your branding? Personalising stock packaging could not be easier. You can add a logo, text or a single colour image to most of our stock packaging range using our hot foil blocking technique.

QUANTITY

FOIL BLOCKING

100 units (min order qty)

0.25p

250 units

0.16p

500 units

0.12p

1000 units

0.10p

Foil blocking (or hot foil stamping) is the process of applying metallic foil to card or PVC. A heated die is then stamped onto the foil to create the design. Starting from 100 units, foil blocking is a cost-effective way of producing custom packaging.

Choose from a variety of colours - we aim to match as closely to your specifications as possible.

To enquire about personalised packaging, contact our sales team by email productionsales@meridiansp. co.uk or send us a contact form via our website.

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PERSONALISING ADVENTS

As well as being a leading stockist we are also a packaging manufacturer. We provide a specialist printing service using food safe inks, high quality materials and an exceptional hand assembly team for intricate projects that can’t be machine automated. We aim to dispatch your order within 3-4 weeks from the approval of your artwork or project sign off.

With 25 years of experience, our expert team are here to offer hep and advise on your projects, from everything to the creation of your graphic design elements to printed prototypes for meetings.

To enquire about personalised packaging, contact our sales team on: Email: productionsales@meridiansp.co.uk Telephone: 01684 578441

* Prices exclude VAT & delivery is chargeable on all production orders

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CONTACT Phone: +44(0)1684 578441 Fax: +44(0)1684 578442 Spring Lane North, Malvern Worcestershire, WR14 1BU productionsales@meridiansp.co.uk www.meridianspecialitypackaging.com www.meridianspshop.com