Corporate Brochure 2019 - Full

This presenter is to showcase our extensive range of services. We hope what you see will surprise and impress you - and obviously we’d be over the moon if it convinced you to consider us as an alternative supplier!
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WE FIRST OPENED OUR DOORS FOR BUSINESS IN 1989. AND FROM DAY ONE IT HAS BEEN OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE AN UNRIVALLED LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND SERVICE FOR OUR CLIENTS.
In fact our unique combination of experience and in-house talent ensures we exceed expectations across all aspects of creative design and branding, print, fulfilment and distribution, PR, marketing and communications, digital, signage,
as well as photography.
Over the past 30 years we have worked with a wide range of private, public and third-sector organisations.
So we can honestly say we have a proven track record, as well as an outstanding reputation for excellence of our customer offering, right across the board.
We put our success down to our flexible approach - one that delivers on quality and service every time.
We also have a keen understanding of the constraints of budgets and deadlines.
This ensures our proactive and highly skilled teams are able to provide creative, innovative, and above all, cost-effective and tailor-made solutions to every client’s needs.


DESIGN & BRANDING
MOTION GRAPHICS
DIGITAL
LOGISTICS
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION?
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Nationwide Experts
Our qualified installation teams are happy to work right across the UK.
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Our signage maintenance contract ensures your display stays looking and performing as good as new. It’s designed to help protect and extend the life of your external fascia signage. The package includes scheduled visits from skilled engineers who will clean fascia signage and check all electrical components, replacing anything that needs attention. Our fitting engineers comply with PASMA, IPAF, CSCS accreditations.
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Our fitting engineers comply with PASMA, IPAF, CSCS accreditations.
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is the JMF brand ethos, it portrays our hard working ethic as well
as the physically large projects, constructions and installations we work on.


At JMF Group we understand that good brand management analysis and planning can reveal how a brand is actually perceived in its sector.
Good brand management also includes developing an excellent relationship with a brand’s target market, with tangible elements of this including the product itself - by which we mean things such as look, price, packaging and so on.
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The intangible elements, however, are the experience that the consumer has with the brand, as well as the relationship they have with it.
Our brand managers therefore oversee all aspects of consumer brand association, including relationships with members of the supply chain.
STRATEGY
TONE OF VOICE DEMOGRAPHICS MARKET RESEARCH COLOUR THEORY STYLING
TRENDS CONTEXTUAL


At JMF we’re proud to employ a truly first class design team, which collectively has over 150 years of commercial advertising agency experience. They are specialists in every aspects of design and have helped a wide range of customers by producing everything from simple logos to full-colour product brochures.
However complex or simple a job may be, we always collaborate with our clients, using the design expertise at our disposal, together with leading software, to produce the possible solutions.
There’s nothing we love more than a good challenge, and we always strive to find the creative solution and strategy that will really appeal to each client’s target audience.
We offer a wide range of services such as: BRANDING & CORPORATE IDENTITY BROCHURE DESIGN
RETAIL/POS DESIGN
EDITORIAL DESIGN PACKAGING/MERCHANDISE DESIGN MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
VEHICLE SIGNAGE
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
So if outstanding creative thinking is what you need, our design team is always ready to help.
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DESIGN & BRANDING
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The Brief
HOUSE OF TIDES LEISURE REGIONAL
From the day he opened for business, JMF Group has helped House of Tides founder, Kenny Atkinson to design, develop and build his brand.
The brief entailed creating a brand to match Kenny’s cutting-edge food and restaurant within the recently restored, Grade 1-listed building, located on the historic Newcastle Quayside.
Back in the 1600s the water from the River Tyne would come right up to the doors of the old building, hence
the term ‘House of Tides’, which inspired us to show the waves in a circular logo which represents a ship’s porthole.
To demonstrate his pride in the North East, Kenny was keen to use local landmarks as part of the brand designs, so we utilised illustrations of each of the iconic bridges, which also act as a location map for the building.
We would like to congratulate Kenny on his ever-growing popularity, his recent Michelin Star and his restaurant being voted best in the UK by the AA.
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DESIGN & BRANDING
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The Brief
TP TRESOR PARIS RETAIL INTERNATIONAL
We were invited to tender for this prestigious print and design contract following a strong recommendation from another international jewellery brand. And having analysed Tresor’s current brand and statistics, we then used what we learned to help us in our proposal of costs.
OUR RESPONSE
After winning the tender, our designers began developing existing designs to bring them to a level which reflected the class and elegance which is synonymous with the Tresor Paris brand. We then applied this sleek look over a variety of POS and other materials, including everything from perfect-bound brochures to full bus wraps.
Construction
Creating all the necessary outputs for Tresor Paris required a whopping 89% of our in-house machines to be utilised. And by using a combination of print and print finishing techniques we were able to hit deadlines and produce the highest quality products.
Result
Since acquiring our first Tresor Paris tender in 2013,
we have continued to build a strong working relationship and have been given the opportunity to help the brand grow even further.
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DESIGN & BRANDING
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The Brief
HOTEL INDIGO / MARCO PIERRE WHITE LEISURE
REGIONAL
Our working relationship with Hotel Indigo began with an introduction by a local business based in Newcastle city centre.
As the initial construction of Hotel Indigo got underway, our design team helped with some basic creative branding to develop the hotel’s identity. Following which we put together a successful presentation which saw us being appointed to design and produce the whole of Hotel Indigo’s brand materials.
So from simple door hanging signs and stationery we have since assisted in the opening of the Marco Pierre White restaurant, with a whole range of menus and posters created, printed and finished in-house, and have also been working on exterior signage.
And as a result of our success here, we are now branching out into supplying other sites with all their marketing requirements.
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DESIGN & BRANDING
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UNCLE SAM’S LEISURE REGIONAL
This all-new, Redcar-based American diner was a designer’s dream project, especially as we were brought in at the very early stages, with a requirement for naming options being part of our initial brief.
Our team of designers presented a range names and logo ideas, and once a route had been selected we set about creating the Uncle Sam’s brand. This was inspired by
‘50s Americana and involved us producing table menus, wall and window graphics, as well as a wide range of promotional materials to help make Uncle Sam’s grand opening a huge success.
Since then, the diner has proved to be so popular that there are plans in the pipeline for further sites to be opened soon.
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DESIGN & BRANDING
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The Brief
HIBOU BLANC LEISURE NATIONAL
JMF Group were approached by Hibou Blanc (White Owl) Restaurant / Bar to create a contemporary and sophisticated brand journey from identity conception, development and brand experience. The brief was to translate this into an offer that would work in Newcastle’s newest venue.
Creative PROPOSALS
After careful care and consideration the “mark” was created using resources and references from nature and from spheres the “Hibou Brand” was created. A bespoke font was constructed to substantiated the brand and allowing complete identity uniqueness. The outcome of the identity is delicate, elegant, subtle and tailored to the uniqueness of Hibou Blanc.
The RESPONSE
After the initial presentation to the management team of Hibou Blanc the brand journey was well received and accepted with jubilation. The sophistication and “feel” of the brand journey ties hand in hand with the customer experience at Hibou Blanc.
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Developments in printing technology include the movable type invented by Bi Sheng around 1040 AD and the printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century. The technology of printing played a key role in the development of the Renaissance and the scientific revolution, and laid the material basis for the modern knowledge-based economy and the spread
of learning to the masses.
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If you’d like to be sure you can have printed what you want, whenever you want and at any quantity you need, then our full printing service is precisely the solution you’re looking for.
And whether it’s business cards, stationery, brochures, folders or letterheads you require, you can be sure we’ll be able to handle it all.
LITHOGRAPHIC DIGITAL
LARGE FORMAT SCREEN-PRINT FULL COLOUR MONOCHROME DUOTONE PIXELS PER INCH








PRINT
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The Brief
SODEXO PRESTIGE RETAIL
NATIONAL
The JMF team was invited to take part in this project by Sodexo Prestige, the company responsible for maintaining the John Smith Stadium, following a recommendation
by a third-party organisation for whom we had recently completed a similar job.
Our brief was to look at a full rebrand of all kiosks throughout the stadium.
OUR RESPONSE
Our design department produced ideas for a creative approach that would appeal not just to Huddersfield’s football spectators, but to all users of the ground as the John Smith Stadium is also home to the local rugby league club. The eventual outcome was a quirky, fresh-menu style based around photography that we combined with
a twist of product illustration.
CONSTRUCTION
• 90 meters of 3mm composite aluminium material. • Cut by vertical panel saw.
• Image perfect 2556 GL white grey back vinyl.
• Vinyl applied by RollsRoller flatbed.
• JMF’s fitting team to install across 2 days.
RESULT
Following our work at the John Smith Stadium we have been invited to rebrand three other major stadia for Everton FC, Newcastle United FC and Leeds Rhinos RLFC.
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PRINT
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SODEXO PRESTIGE RETAIL
NATIONAL
JMF was given the opportunity by Sodexo Prestige
to bring some fresh ideas to Everton’s Goodison Park stadium. The owners wanted to give the food kiosks a new look, so we pitched successfully against other design agencies to give Goodison Park the revamp it needed.
OUR RESPONSE
To ensure we had the best contingency plan for winning the pitch, our eight design team members put their heads together to come up with a fresh, slick design that would bring a modern look to the stadium. After winning the pitch JMF was commissioned by Sodexo Prestige.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Full site survey
• Vinyl printed on Roland Sol Jet Pro 4 XF-640
• Hundreds of meters of 3mm ACM cut using vertical panel saws
• Vinyl applied to ACM using RollsRoller flatbed table
• Acrylic signs cut by CNC router in-house, polished with vinyl applied
• External lightboxes manufactured in-house
• Three JMF fitting teams
Result
As a result of seeing how JMF successfully saw this project through from initial concepts to installation, Sodexo invited us to rebranded Headingley Stadium and have also recommended us to other organisations within their client portfolio, including the Ministry of Defence.
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PRINT
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NEWCASTLE UNITED RETAIL
REGIONAL
JMF has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Newcastle United Football Club.
Our journey together started with us fulfilling basic print requirements such as letterheads, compliment slips and season tickets, after which we went on to assist in the opening of Shearer’s Bar, from initial concept to design and print.
Over the past 15 years employees at JMF and the club have developed a strong working relationship, which together with recommendations from Sodexo Prestige have seen us being awarded big opportunities in recent years.
Our most recent success with the club was being given chance to pitch for the tender of all internal kiosk signage within the stadium, which we won. And if you visit the stadium today you can see our designs in every kiosk.
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Motion graphics are pieces of digital footage or animation which create the illusion of motion or rotation, and are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects. Motion graphics are usually displayed via electronic media technology, but may also be displayed via manual powered technology (e.g. thaumatrope, phenakistoscope, stroboscope, zoetrope, praxinoscope, flip book).
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The term distinguishes still graphics from those with a transforming appearance over time, without over-specifying the form. While any form of experimental or abstract animation can be called motion graphics, the term typically more explicitly refers to the commercial application
of animation and effects to video, film, TV and interactive applications.
TIMELINE TWEEN VIDEO PARTICLE FOOTAGE SEQUENCE KEYFRAMES COMPOSITION RENDER OUTPUT


3D MODELLING, CHARACTER RIGGING AND ANIMATION
Using blueprints, photographs, drawings or other reference sources, our highly skilled team can re-create your products in 3D.
These assets can then be used to generate superb, high-resolution marketing materials and animations which integrate your products seamlessly into today’s digital world.
MOTION GRAPHICS
If a professional photoshoot is too expensive for your budget, then our team of 3D modelling wizards can conjure up photorealistic imagery of your product from thin air.
Using cutting-edge technology and the latest in computer software, our team can build your product as a 3D model which we can reproduce at any angle, with any lighting effect, making it perfect to use in your marketing materials.
If you’d like to take it a step further, we can animate the 3D model of your product, creating spectacular motion graphics which you can utilise on social media sites, in on-site digital screens, or in regional and national TV advertising.
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MOTION GRAPHICS
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MYMO TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE
MYMO is a brand new company that has recently developed an innovative app-based solution for runners, athletes and sports professionals.
The app analyses running styles then collates data through the use of a specialist sock which the user wears whilst running. The data is then communicated visually and graphically by the app via a smartphone or tablet.
The Brief
To generate a wire frame 3D model of a realistic human foot which can then be animated to replicate Pronation, Supination, etc., to highlight the pros, cons and dangers of the user’s running style. The app then communicates the findings through the animations to give the athlete a better understanding of their needs and what kind of footwear they require.
RESULT
MYMO told us they were overwhelmed with the finished product as the level of animation we delivered replicated real Pronation, Supination, etc. so accurately.
The quality we achieved surpassed the expectations of their low budget and they are now looking to expand the app into other forms of sports science.
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Signage is the design or use of signs and symbols to communicate a message to a specific group, usually for the purpose of marketing or a kind of advocacy. Signs are any kind of visual graphics created to display information to a particular audience.
This is typically manifested in the form of wayfinding information in places such as streets or on the inside and outside buildings. Signs vary in form and size based on location and intent, from more expansive banners, billboards, and murals, to smaller street signs, street name signs, sandwich boards and lawn signs. Newer signs may also use digital or electronic displays.
We’re pleased to be able to say that JMF is one of the UK’s fastest growing sign companies, offering state-of-the-art services across a wide variety of market sectors.
Should you get the chance to take a look inside our 25,000 square foot factory units, you’ll discover the latest in-house design, metal and plastic fabrication facilities, along with vinyl, large format and digital print capability. And it’s all backed by first class project management, national installation services and the maintenance of corporate signs and images.
Our customers range from individual, one-off high street stores right through to national blue chip companies with large-volume roll-out contracts.
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LUXURY LEISURE GAMBLING NATIONAL
Admiral Gaming wanted to create a range of communications within its casinos. These included internally illuminated aluminium signage, reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering on windows and doors, as well as internal lightboxes and digital screens with animated messaging.
Our Response
As with any project, our fitting team surveyed the site and compiled a comprehensive picture of what was involved in order to accurately brief the design department. Designs and artwork were produced and given to the client for sign-off, so that print and fabrication could then deliver the finished product. The project was completed on time and on budget within 10 days of the initial order.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Aperture-cut 1050-grade aluminium fabricated returns using brakepress
• Wet-sprayed pantone colour match 282c
• Apertures backed with 3mm LED-grade opal 050
• 10mm CNC cut opal push through letters fusioned to 3mm
• 5-year guaranteed LED modules & 12v converter transformers illuminating all apertures
• Illuminated yellow stripe across multiple panels.
Result
We are currently working on a nationwide rollout of the new signage with additional point-of-sale projects planned for 2019 and 2020.
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YESSS ELECTRICAL RETAIL
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Yesss Electrical wanted high-quality, internally illuminated aluminium signage, as well as reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering for all windows and doors. They also required double-sided foamex hanging signs inside the store - and external projecting signage.
Our Response
Our teams put together a hard-working and bespoke solution that ensured the whole project was delivered
to our client’s deadline. From initial design and on-site,
to design, manufacture and installation, we were 100% committed to providing the highest quality and a professional service - all within 20 days of the initial order.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Aluminium extrusion cut/mitred/welded/painted black
• Stucco-aluminium backing with 5-year guaranteed LED modules
• Double-strike high density P.V.C
• Skin clipped and tightened using special tensioning clips.
Result
With our 2016/2017 deadlines already completed, we are awaiting rollout for the new flexface projects for 2019 and 2020.
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POUNDSTRETCHER RETAIL
NATIONAL
We were delighted when well-known high street presence Poundstretcher chose us to provide their internally illuminated signage, as well as window vinyls, double-sided in-store posters and leaflets.
Our Response
Amongst the wide range of benefits we offer our clients is complete peace of mind. Our professional workforce handled everything from start to finish - from a comprehensive site survey, through to design, print and fabrication of the final product.
Construction (FLEXFACE)
Technical specification included:
• Aluminium extrusion cut/mitred/welded/painted RAL 3020
• Stucco aluminium backing with 5-year guaranteed LED modules
• Double-strike high-density P.V.C. skin
• Skin clipped and tightened using special tensioning clips.
Construction (APERTURE CUT)
Technical specification included:
• Aperture-cut 1050-grade aluminium fabricated returns using brakepress powder-coated RAL 3020
• Apertures backed with 3mm LED-grade opal 050
• 5-year guaranteed LED modules
• 12v converter transformers lighting up apertures.
Result
A total of 65 stores were completed throughout 2016 and 2017. We are currently awaiting go-ahead on a rollout programme for 2019 and 2020.
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PEP & CO RETAIL NATIONAL
Clothing brand Pep & Co came to us with a requirement for external aluminium signage for their new stores. This was to be face illuminated, 3 dimensional letters for maximum visual impact.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• 5mm opal 050 rebated acrylic faces
• 80mm deep pre-painted aluminium returns
• 20mm foamex back trays with 5-year guarantee LEDs for illuminating the faces as the type fitted flush to fabricated aluminium trays
Construction (SECONDARY SIGNAGE)
Technical specification included:
• Reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering to windows and doors
• 3mm di-bond panels with snap-fix locators
• Full-colour digitally printed wrap-around vinyls.
Result
We’re pleased to say that we’re continuing to work with Pep & Co, producing both internal and external signage for their up and coming stores for 2019/2020.
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POUNDLAND RETAIL NATIONAL
When well-known budget retailer Poundland approached us to improve their look, we were only too happy to help. They required internally illuminated aluminium signage, reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering for windows and doors, as well as internal double-sided foamex hanging signs and external projecting signage.
Our Response
It was quite a shopping list, so we sent our fitting teams out to see the site first hand. They undertook a detailed survey to ensure the design team would have everything they needed create the appropriate artwork and visuals for the client.
Initial concepts were then presented to the client. As soon as we received sign-off, artwork was briefed into the print and metal fabrication teams so they could create the finished product. We’re proud to say that the whole process ran like clockwork.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Aperture-cut 1050-grade aluminium fabricated returns using brakepress powder-coated RAL 5021
• Apertures backed with 3mm LED-grade opal 050
• 10mm CNC cut opal push-through letters fusioned to 3mm
• 5-year guaranteed LED modules & 12v converter transformers illuminating all apertures
Result
Poundland commissioned us to roll out a further 122 sites for 2019/2020. Team JMF were very pleased to see the response on LinkedIn from Austin Cooke, Retail Director at Poundland UK & Ireland, who stated he was delighted with the new stores’ opening.
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CASH CONVERTERS RETAIL
NATIONAL
We understand how important creating the right impact can be. So when Cash Converters needed their internal signage bringing in line with their new identity, we were ready to meet the challenge. The new branding covered all in-store collateral, including reverse-applied frosted logos and lettering to windows and doors, as well as internal wall signs.
Our Response
Once we were given the go-ahead, our fitting teams completed a full site survey on behalf of the design department. Full visuals and artwork were then created for client sign-off. Final artwork was then sent to the print and fabrication teams who completed the finished product. Amazingly the whole project was turned around within 10 days of the initial order.
Construction
Technical specification included:
• Full-colour laminated digital prints applied to 5mm thick foamex panels
• Bonded to internal walls
Result
The first North-East site has been completed and we are currently awaiting confirmation of rollout for the further stores in 2019/2020.
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