SIGNAGE
CLIENT: SECTOR: LOCATION:
The Brief
POUND STORE RETAIL NATIONAL
High street retailer Pound Store wanted to give their identity a facelift. So they approached us to set the wheels in motion, both to create the new branding for all of their stores and to apply it. We were tasked to produce internally illuminated aluminium signage, as well as reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering for shop windows and doors. Double-sided foamex hanging signs were required for inside the stores, with projecting signage to the exterior.
Our Response
The client wanted a fast turn-around, so our fitting teams wasted no time in completing a comprehensive site survey, which included taking accurate measurements and photographs. With plenty of reference to hand, the design team could provide visuals for client approval and final artwork. The print and fabrication teams could then get to work bringing the concepts to life and producing
a high-quality finished product. From the creation of the initial brand guidelines to final sign off took no more than 10 days.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Aperture-cut 1050-grade aluminium fabricated returns using brakepress powder-coated RAL 5002
• Apertures backed with 3mm LED-grade opal 050
• 5-year guaranteed LED modules
• 12v converter transformers illuminating all apertures
Result
To date, five sites have been completed within a four-week rollout. We’re currently awaiting feedback from specially commissioned research groups before implementing a rollout for 2019.
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SIGNAGE
CLIENT: SECTOR: LOCATION:
The Brief
BARGAIN BUYS RETAIL NATIONAL
We were asked to create a new brand for a high street retailer, and after hours of brainstorming we came up with what is now the Bargain Buys brand. Once the brand had been established we were given three months to survey over 50 sites, then design, proof, manufacture and install signage for them all.
THE Response
As store opening dates had already been set, we needed to meet every single deadline in order to be successful. Thankfully, our highly efficient procedures ensured that everything ran smoothly with no hiccups along the way.
Construction
To date we have we have completed 65 sites for Bargain Buys using two different types of sign, either a flex box or aperture-cut pans.
Flex Box:
• 6m lengths of extruded aluminium
• Lengths power coated brand guidelines
• Painted lengths fixes together using corner brackets, back support, brace sections backed off with stucco aluminium sheet
• 5yr guarantee module LED’s
Aperture cut pans:
• 10 50 grade aluminium
• Aperture cut on CNC router
• Fabricated using 3m break press, corners welded using MIG on pulse setting
• Panels powered coated to corporate brand guidelines colour with speciality finish
Result
As a result of completing so many sites nationally we have been able to build a strong working relationship with our client who has since asked us to produce all their print work, including posters and flyers.
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INSTALLATION?
WE HAVE IT COVERED.
Nationwide Experts
Our qualified installation teams are happy to work right across the UK.
Free Site Surveys
As part of our comprehensive service, we provide all essential site surveys and drawings free of charge. Our fitting engineers comply fully with PASMA, IPAF and CSCS accreditations.
MAINTENANCE
LOOKING AFTER YOUR INVESTMENT
Our signage maintenance contract is designed to help protect and extend the life of your external fascia, and therefore ensures your display stays looking and performing as good as new.
The package includes scheduled visits from skilled engineers who will clean fascia signage and check all electrical components, replacing anything which needs attention.
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JMF Group provides a network of iconic digital screens and LED advertising posts at key locations throughout the UK. Large format LED advertising display screens are available at iconic locations across the UK, from Gateshead to Portsmouth.
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Digital display screens provide a central hub for local businesses to advertise to their communities, which is both cost effective and highly visible.
LED
LCD
4K
HIGH FOOT FALL CAD DRAWINGS URBAN PLANNING HEALTH AND SAFETY BILLBOARD ADWALKER AWARENESS
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DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
KEEPING IN SYNC WITH RECENT TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY?
Digital Management Systems Single & Multiscreen
Advertising
At JMF Group we always like to keep our clients abreast of any innovative new developments to ensure we can offer them the very latest in signage solutions. Which is why we’d like to introduce our single and multi-screen digital management system.
Our digital screens can display over individual or multiple units and
have the availability to exhibit single graphics or use a multi-screen set-up to join numerous screens together, thereby displaying over a larger spread. And when a client utilises our digital screens they are assigned a dedicated account handler who manages everything from queries to asset control and scheduling.
The truth of the matter is, having digital screens offers you and your business a level of freedom and versatility which print often can’t.
For example, with JMF’s personalised online scheduling platform you can view your playback schedule, contact your account handler and upload new assets, all at the touch of a button. What’s more, our online scheduling platform is divided into time slots (which are dependent on your chosen price plan).
This platform provides a column for each day of the week, which is colour coded in your playlist into which digital display assets are grouped.
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JUST SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF OUR SPLIT SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
CHANGE PRICE POINTS QUICKLY IN RESPONSE TO STOCK LEVELS
CREATE TARGETED AND BESPOKE CAMPAIGNS
PROMOTE SPECIFIC STOCK ITEMS FOR FAST SALES
GENERATE MORE TURNOVER
FOR IMPROVED REVENUE
ALLOWS STORE-SPECIFIC ADVERTISING
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EXECUTE TIME OR EVENT SPECIFIC CAMPAIGNS
INTENSIFY SEASONAL MESSAGES
ENSURES GREATER BRAND AWARENESS
PROVIDES MORE EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STAFF
USES HIGH IMPACT AND ATTENTION GRABBING GRAPHICS
VIBRANT & IMPACTFUL - DOESN’T FADE IN SUNLIGHT LIKE PRINTED POSTERS
CHOOSE PORTRAI OR LANDSCAPE FORMAT
GIVES FLEXIBILITY TO CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT ON
THE GO (VIA JMF DIGITAL)
NO REPRINT COSTS
MULTIPLE SCREEN USAGE
• CAR GRAPHICS
• VAN GRAPHICS
• VEHICLE WRAPPING
• PORTABLE BANNER STANDS • POP-UP STANDS
• BUILT UP LETTERS
• PROJECTING SIGNS
• LED & NEON ILLUMINATION • DESIGN
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• MODULAR DISPLAY SIGNS • A-BOARDS
• DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
• ILLUMINATED SIGNS
• FLEXFACES
• FLAT CUT LETTERS
• MANIFESTATIONS
• CABOCHON BULBED LETTERS • LITHOGRAPHIC PRINT
• INDUSTRIAL SIGNS
• RECEPTION & DIRECTORY
• ETCHED WINDOW GRAPHICS
• FULL COLOUR WINDOW GRAPHICS • DIGITAL PRINT
• HANGING SIGNS
• FABRICATED TRAYS
• HEALTH & SAFETY SIGNS
• ANIMATION
• FLAGS
• EXTERIOR BANNERS
• SCHOOL SIGNS
• SHOP SIGNS
• LARGE FORMAT PRINT • BANNERS
• MENU BOARDS
• POINT OF SALE
• PR
Here at JMF our logistics allow the flow of jobs to be streamlined from initial enquiry to the final product. We implement this complex operation in order to meet the requirements of all our customers.
Our logistics management team will ensure your job is of the highest standard, delivered on time and installed, if required, to your satisfaction.
Overall, we aim for our complicated tasks to happen in a successful and effective way.
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As JMF continues to expand, our logistic management ensure overall efficiency so they can support the chain of:
• Superior customer service
• Satisfy all customer demands
• Keep happy staff
• Maintain strong business relationships • Teamefficiency
DID YOU KNOW?
JMF Group provide full campaign management; from design to print, packaging to logistics.
3D ILLUSTRATION OF ONE OF THE JMF PRODUCTION HUBS CREATED BY OUR VERY OWN MOTION GRAPHICS TEAM.
LOGISTICS
INTRODUCTION
Digital asset management and workflow procedures need to be standardised and adhered to, to drive efficiencies into a business, this helps to stop needless mistakes, ambiguity and overall stress, especially within a high turnaround production workflow.
JMF have invested and fully integrated with an online visual project management tool that helps transform the way teams work together. It is a simple, but intuitive, tool that enables people to manage work, meet deadlines and build a culture of transparency.
JMF Group’s online project management platform is visual and intuitive. With a single glance, you can see your progress and what steps need to be taken to keep moving forward. This is a great way to get a clear overview of all your projects and have your entire team aware of what’s ahead!
Our online platform eliminates the need for painfully long email threads and unnecessary meetings.
All communication and files are centralised in one place, so you never miss any key information.
The example is a simple schematic of JMF’s print production workflow, following the job sheet/URN through the production process, and how this correlates with the platform’s status bar on active jobs.
BENEFITS
A bespoke client-facing platform of jobs in one place which will improve bottle necks.
• Delivery notification will be completed 48 hours after dispatch
• Area Manager dashboard-Room Guests with levels of viewing
• National order management examples
• Outstanding jobs
• Fitters update report and visual and future recommendations
• Free training provided
• Mobile compatible for people on the go
• Track deliveries
• Clear dashboard reporting
• Gain understanding and control of all your activities
• Easily access, share and act on results with your team
• Optimize campaigns in real time
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Admin Studio
Print on Demand
Client Approval
Prepress
Finishing
Despatch
JOB SHEET +URN
JOB SHEET +URN
Folder & file creation
Proof Creation
Client
JOB SHEET +URN
Folder & file creation
Proof Creation
Client
JOB SHEET +URN
JOB SHEET +URN
JOB SHEET +URN
JMF/Client Liaison
Client
Order Confirmation
Studio
On proof to Client
Approved by Client
Prepress/Print Finishing
Despatched
DELIVERED AND SIGNED
Invoicing
WORKING ON THE NEXT BIG THING
I was so impressed with the team from JMF Group, they made the whole process easy and hassle-free. The new signage looks amazing and has transformed the look of our stores.
PROPERTY DIRECTOR
Poundland
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We needed a whole shopping list of stuff and the guys from JMF Group delivered everything we wanted and more. Their professionalism is superb and the quality of the finished signs is excellent.
PROPERTY DIRECTOR
POUNDSTRETCHER
Having worked with JMF Group on 235 of our stores now, I know I can trust them implicitly to get the job done. They are professional, highly skilled and deliver the highest standard of product every time.
HEAD OF MARKETING
ADMIRAL
I can’t praise the JMF Group team enough. They worked tirelessly to turn everything around within a tight 10-day deadline and on budget too. Well done team.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
PEP & CO
JMF Group | Sands Industrial Estate | Swalwell Newcastle upon Tyne | Tyne and Wear | NE16 3DJ
0191 488 2011
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Building 5 | Head Office & Accounts Building 6 | Signage & Manufacture Building 13 | Logistics
Building 14 | Assembly
PUBLISHED 2ND MAY 2019