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INTRODUCTION It is hard to believe that after 6 months of designing and developing, we are finally ready to launch our 2021 new products. Our design team works hard each year to bring you exciting and innovative new products and this year is no exception! Counting down to Christmas; last year we sold a record amount of advent calendars! As you loved them so much, we have decided to add to this range. We are launching our first 3D advents, alongside adding new designs to our standard advents! We know these new exciting additions have the potential to become our new best sellers and we can’t wait to see you share them on social media! Our book boxes are new favourites, as luxury alternative to our standard base and lid range. Available in three sizes, this premium quality hinged gift box opens to reveal a transparent lid that displays your product within an elegant gold base. Simply fill and you have the perfect high-end gift. Due to high demand, we are happy to launch a fully recyclable and biodegradable cardboard cavity divider that is compatible with all stock boxes. These are the ideal alternative to plastic vac-forme trays for any company concerned with sourcing sustainable packaging.
Many of our consumers have told us how important sustainability and safety is to them, we’ve added symbols next to our products to help you identify each products specification (see key below). = Biodegradable For specific details on the biodegradable materials used in our products head to our stock website www.meridianspshop.com.
= Recyclable For specific details on the recyclable materials used in our products head to our stock website www.meridianspshop.com.
= Food Safe Goods can be placed into food safe packaging if used with a barrier, such as a direct food contact product i.e. vac-forme tray, cushion pad or cellophane bag.
= Direct Food Contact Food products can be placed safely onto the inside of the packaging with no migration issues.
Prices subject to change We reser ve the right to increase our product prices at any time due to unstable prices in raw materials, or for other reasons at our discretion; however, where possible we will advise you of any such increases before dispatching your order.
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WHY SELL AN ADVENT CALENDAR?
Our advent calendars are known to be our best sellers with over 140,000 flying off our shelves last year. So why are advents something you should consider for the festive season? CAPITALISE ON POPULARITY: The advent calendar is a desirable product with luxury brands in beauty, skincare and self-care taking full advantage of the trend. We can’t help but want to be treated and advents are a fun and exciting way to countdown to the festive season. This is the ideal market for increasing your revenue and encouraging people to spend well before December. PROMOTIONS FOR A NEW AUDIENCE: A gifted calendar can introduce you to new customers as well as increasing sales from existing customers. Why not use it as a promotional tool to test new or limited edition products which will help with future sales? The key is to put your most desirable and popular products inside. 24 DAY VISIBILITY: The recipients will be reminded of your brand, in their home or workplace, throughout the whole of the festive period. Make sure your packaging has an impact and you will be memorable for all the right reasons!
#ADVENTCALENDAR: Join the trend. #Adventcalendar has been used over 1.9 million times on Instagram, with the hashtag set to grow again this year. If you make your advent desirable or unique, people will share with their followers, bringing in free advertising and promotion for your brand! THE MARGINS: These big-ticket gifts bring in high-value single orders. If you package your products in a beautiful advent, you can sell at a higher price point than you would normally charge for the same unboxed products. However, ensure you don’t overprice your final product, your customers need to feel they are getting value for money. Advent calendars are not only great for profit margins but they are an undeniably clever marketing tool. The question should be, why wouldn’t you launch an advent calendar?
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TRIANGULAR ADVENT CALENDAR
2 5 D AY F E S T I V E C H R I S T M A S
TACFESTIVE
Depicting a collection of detailed Christmas illustrations, our 25 Day Festive Christmas Triangle Advent Calendar will take pride of place. The triangular matt gold box holds 25 mini cartons within and is topped with an easy to assemble clear lid. Fill with chocolates, truffles, wax melts or small gifts. Advised product size to be a max of 34x30mm Ø Supplied as complete set and flat for self-assembly (each set includes: one triangle base, one foiled rPET lid and 25 individual printed cartons). Only lid and inner cartons are recyclable. Internal cartons are biodegradable.
Premium Triangle Advent Calendar
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Biodegradable
SIZE:
326 x 383 x 32mm
Cavity: W60 x D30 x H60mm
Rec yclable
Food Safe
PACK SIZE: 5
Direc t Food Contac t
£3.95
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3D ADVENT CALENDARS P I N K C A N DY CANE HOUSE PINKCHAL Countdown to Christmas in spectacular style this year with our 3D Pink Candy Cane House Advent Calendar. This charming design is decorated with candy canes, a snow-capped roof and a 3D chimney! Featuring 24 windows, you can access your treats from the front and back. Hidden behind the perforated doors sits a cardboard divider. Each cavity measures 38x35x24mm.
NORDIC SKI LODGE NORDCHAL Snuggle up to the fireplace as you countdown to Christmas with our 3D Nordic Ski Lodge Advent Calendar. This advent embodies the festive sentiment of the winter season with its evergreen trees, a snow-capped roof and a 3D chimney! Featuring 24 doors, you can access your treats from the front and back. Hidden behind the perforated doors sits a cardboard divider. Each cavity measures 38x35x24mm. Supplied as complete set. Outer carton and chimney supplied flat for self-assembly. 2 x pre-constructed buffer bases. 2 x cardboard dividers supplied flat for self-assembly.
3D Advent Calendars
SIZE:
W192 x D74 x H194mm
PACK SIZE: 5
£3.65
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G I A N T 2 4 D AY A D V E N T C A L E N D A R
G E O M E T R I C S TA R
PACGEO
Bright and bold, the Geometric Star is the newest addition to join our 24 day giant advent calendars. A modern twist on a festive favourite, this self-fill advent is perfectly designed to home your larger treats - including customer favourites; mini bath bombs, 1oz wax melt pots and tea light candles. Each cavity measures 52x46x45mm. Supplied flat for delivery with separate clear moulded rPET vac-forme tray.
Premium Giant Advent Calendar
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Biodegradable
SIZE:
Rec yclable
H284 x D45 x W367mm
Food Safe
PACK SIZE: 10
Direc t Food Contac t
£3.53
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C L A S S I C 2 4 D AY A D V E N T C A L E N D A R
CELESTIAL FOREST
DECO CHRISTMAS
PACCELEST
PACDECO
Get blissfully transported by our magical celestial forest night sky scene. This printed advent is beautifully finished with purple metallic foil.
Treat yourself to a glamorous Christmas. Inspired by the era of tassel dresses, champagne and Art Deco, this 1920’s style advent is formed of bold curving forms and geometric shapes.
Supplied flat for self-assembly. Price allows for outer box only. Inner box components purchased separately.
Classic Deluxe 24 Day Advent Calendar
SIZE:
W192 x D32.5 x H252mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£1.58
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P E R S O N A L I S AT I O N From as little as a 100 units, you can add a logo, text or a single colour image to most of our stock packaging range using our hot foil blocking technique. To enquire about personalising your advent, contact our sales team by email productionsales@meridiansp.co.uk or send us a contact form via our website.
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C L A S S I C 2 4 D AY A D V E N T S DEER SCENE PACDEER Hold on to your reins as we venture to snowy Lapland to visit the reindeer. This enchanting scene is finished with metallic silver detailing.
Supplied flat for selfassembly. Price allows for outer box only. Inner box components purchased separately.
Classic Deluxe 24 Day Advent Calendar
SIZE:
H192 x D32.5 x W252mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£1.58
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C H O O S E YO U R A D V E N T I N S E R T Choose between three internal component options to complete your advent calendar. Simply follow the guide to find which combination will suit your products and budget.
ECO C ARDBOARD BUFFER DIVIDER
Eco Cardboard Buffer Divider
DELUXE BUFFER WITH CLEAR VA C - F O R M E T R AY PACBUFFDIV
SIZE:
Supplied pre-assembled
LIGHT CLEAR BUFFER VA C - F O R M E T R AY
W250 x D190 x H31mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£0.76
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£0.76
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£0.45
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Buffer Wall Width: 16mm Cavity: W36 x D40 x H 30mm
Deluxe Buffer with Clear Vac-Forme Tray
PACBUFFVAC
Light Clear Buffer Vac-Forme Tray
PACVAC
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SIZE:
W250 x D190 x H31mm Buffer Wall Width: 16mm Cavity: W34 x D36 x H23mm
SIZE:
W250 x D190 x H30mm
Cavity: W37 x D35 x H25 mm Biodegradable
Rec yclable
Food Safe
Direc t Food Contac t
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1 2 DAY A DV E N T C A L E N DA R
S A N TA M O U N TA I N
12PACSANT
An illustrative advent featuring a modern Santa mountain ski resort design.
1 2 D AY S O F C H R I S T M A S
12PACDOC
A traditional illustration of the classic 12 Days of Christmas song.
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Biodegradable
Rec yclable
Food Safe
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1 2 DAY A DV E N T C A L E N DA R
WA R M W I S H E S
12PACWARM
A cute cosy, Nordic Christmas design on a green background.
P R I M A RY T R E E
12PACTREE
A modern primary colour geometric Christmas tree graphic design. Supplied flat for delivery with separate clear moulded rPET vac-forme tray. rPET vac-forme tray is recyclable. Outer box is biodegradable.
12 Day Advent Calendar
SIZE:
H182 x D32.5 x W153mm
PACK SIZE: 10
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BOOK BOXES
H I N G E D L I D B O O K B OX E S Make your chocolates, truffles or wax melts truly stand out with our luxurious curved hinged book-style gift boxes. Open the curved black sleeve to reveal a transparent lid showing off your products within an elegant gold base and enclosed gold vac-forme insert tray. Supplied as a complete set. (Each set includes: sleeve, base, gold vac-forme tray and rPET internal lid). Only lid and sleeve are recyclable. Sleeve is biodegradable.
6 Choc Hinged Lid Book Box
6BOOKBOX
SIZE:
W110 x D80 x H32mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£1.38
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12 Choc Hinged Lid Book Box
12BOOKBOX
SIZE:
W157 x D100 x H32mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£1.69
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24 Choc Hinged Lid Book Box
24BOOKBOX
SIZE:
W217 x D157 x H32mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£2.24
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Biodegradable
Rec yclable
Food Safe
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GRID DIVIDERS
C AV I T Y S L O T T E D G R I D D I V I D E R S ( W H I T E ) Due to popular demand, we have launched a fully recyclable & biodegradable cavity divider compatible with all stock square and standard fold-up boxes. Direct food contact safe and an eco-friendly alternative to vac-forme trays. The white slotted dividers offer individual cavities for irregular shaped products or those requiring more space than our vac-forme trays allow. Supplied as a full set to strip out for self-assembly. Approx. cavity size is 35x35mm.
SQUARE 4 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
4CAVDIV
SIZE:
78 x 75 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.10
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9 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
9SQCAVDIV
SIZE:
116.5 x 108 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.13
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16 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
16SQCAVDIV
SIZE:
155 x 144 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.18
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25 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
25SQCAVDIV
SIZE:
194 x 180 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£0.35
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36 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
36SQCAVDIV
SIZE:
227.5 x 214 x 24m
PACK SIZE: 10
£0.45
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S TA N D A R D 4 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
4CAVDIV
SIZE:
78 x 75 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.10
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6 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
6CAVDIV
SIZE:
107 x 77 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.12
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8 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
8CAVDIV
SIZE:
156 x 72 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.13
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12 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
12CAVDIV
SIZE:
155 x 109 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.14
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16 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
16CAVDIV
SIZE:
312 x 73 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.18
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24 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
24CAVDIV
SIZE:
215 x 153 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 25
£0.23
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48 Cavity Slotted Grid Divider
48CAVDIV
SIZE:
310 x 217 x 24mm
PACK SIZE: 10
£0.46
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CUSTOM PACK AGING If you’ve previously 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. 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 costeffective way of producing custom packaging. Choose from a variety of colours - we aim to match as closely to your specifications as possible.
SELECT YOUR PRODUCT
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Send us your logo as a high res. PDF EPS/AI file
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We will proof your artwork as a PDF for approval
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Once approved the order will go into production and you will receive your packaging within 3 weeks
There is a one-off charge for the foil blocking die (metal stamp) and prices begin at £35. Once you pay for your die, you do not pay for this again as it is retained in stock for use on your reorders.
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Biodegradable
Rec yclable
Food Safe
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CUSTOM PACK AGING
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 sales@meridiansp.co.uk www.meridianspecialitypackaging.com www.meridianspshop.com