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ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .fade-in.visible {\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n transform: translateY(0);\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"hero\" id=\"home\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n <h1>Contact <span>Merel Group<\/span><\/h1>\r\n <p>Strategic Conversations Start Here.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"scroll-indicator\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"contact-info\" id=\"contact\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>Get In Touch<\/h2>\r\n <p>We're here to help and answer any questions you may have<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Phone<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <a href=\"tel:XXXXXXXXXX\">(XXX) XXX-XXXX<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;\">Monday - Friday<br>8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Email<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@merelgroup.com\">info@merelgroup.com<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;\">We'll respond within 24 hours<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Business Hours<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <span class=\"hours-badge\">Mon - Fri<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--black);\">\r\n 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br>\r\n Central Standard Time\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"inquiry-section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>How Can We Help?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Choose the category that best fits your inquiry<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-grid\">\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-comments\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>General Inquiries<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>For general questions regarding Merel Group or our portfolio companies, please contact us by phone or email and a member of our team will respond promptly.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i> (XXX) XXX-XXXX\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@merelgroup.com\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>Partnership & Investment<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>If you are interested in exploring strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, or portfolio collaboration, please include relevant details in your inquiry so we can direct your message to the appropriate executive team member.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-briefcase\"><\/i> Strategic Opportunities\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"color: var(--dark-blue);\"><\/i> \r\n Please include company details and opportunity overview\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-newspaper\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>Media & Press<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>For press or media-related requests, please indicate <span class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\"Media Inquiry\"<\/span> in the subject line of your email.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@merelgroup.com\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-tag\" style=\"color: var(--dark-blue);\"><\/i> \r\n Subject: Media Inquiry\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"additional-info\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>Why Contact Merel Group?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Building relationships that drive success<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Expert Team<\/h4>\r\n <p>Our experienced professionals are ready to assist you with any inquiry<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Quick Response<\/h4>\r\n <p>We pride ourselves on prompt and professional communication<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Confidential<\/h4>\r\n <p>All inquiries are handled with the utmost confidentiality<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Global Reach<\/h4>\r\n <p>Connecting opportunities across markets and industries<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <footer>\r\n <p>© 2026 Merel Group. 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translateY(20px);\r\n transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .fade-in.visible {\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n transform: translateY(0);\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"hero\" id=\"home\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n <h1>Contact <span>Merel Group<\/span><\/h1>\r\n <p>Strategic Conversations Start Here.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"scroll-indicator\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"contact-info\" id=\"contact\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>Get In Touch<\/h2>\r\n <p>We're here to help and answer any questions you may have<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Phone<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <a href=\"tel:XXXXXXXXXX\">(XXX) XXX-XXXX<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;\">Monday - Friday<br>8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Email<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@merelgroup.com\">info@merelgroup.com<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666;\">We'll respond within 24 hours<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"contact-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Business Hours<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n <span class=\"hours-badge\">Mon - Fri<\/span>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--black);\">\r\n 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br>\r\n Central Standard Time\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"inquiry-section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>How Can We Help?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Choose the category that best fits your inquiry<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-grid\">\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-comments\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>General Inquiries<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>For general questions regarding Merel Group or our portfolio companies, please contact us by phone or email and a member of our team will respond promptly.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i> (XXX) XXX-XXXX\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@merelgroup.com\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>Partnership & Investment<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>If you are interested in exploring strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, or portfolio collaboration, please include relevant details in your inquiry so we can direct your message to the appropriate executive team member.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-briefcase\"><\/i> Strategic Opportunities\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"color: var(--dark-blue);\"><\/i> \r\n Please include company details and opportunity overview\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"inquiry-card fade-in\">\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-header\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-newspaper\"><\/i>\r\n <h3>Media & Press<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-body\">\r\n <p>For press or media-related requests, please indicate <span class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\"Media Inquiry\"<\/span> in the subject line of your email.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"inquiry-highlight\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@merelgroup.com\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-tag\" style=\"color: var(--dark-blue);\"><\/i> \r\n Subject: Media Inquiry\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <section class=\"additional-info\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title fade-in\">\r\n <h2>Why Contact Merel Group?<\/h2>\r\n <p>Building relationships that drive success<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Expert Team<\/h4>\r\n <p>Our experienced professionals are ready to assist you with any inquiry<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Quick Response<\/h4>\r\n <p>We pride ourselves on prompt and professional communication<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Confidential<\/h4>\r\n <p>All inquiries are handled with the utmost confidentiality<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-item fade-in\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i>\r\n <h4>Global Reach<\/h4>\r\n <p>Connecting opportunities across markets and industries<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n <footer>\r\n <p>© 2026 Merel Group. 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