Who are we?
Grapefruit Graphics was established by Andy Yeomans & Jim Turner. Between Andy and Jim, they have over 45 years’ experience in the graphics industry and an extensive knowledge of event branding having delivered (and competed!) in some of the world’s biggest sporting events.
From humble beginnings in the marine sector, our business has grown into a full scale events branding company involved in the past three Olympic events. Now offering a turn-key service from initial consultation and inhouse design, right the way through to realisation of the final product. As the company has grown, so has our reputation, meeting the requirements of clients all over the world, big or small, we are now proudly recognised for our professional service and the care we put into each and every project.
Five years ago, our sister division ‘Grapefruit Creative’ was born. Grapefruit Creative offers services including full brand design and creation for both print and digital.
The team at Grapefruit are highly skilled and motivated and capable of producing and delivering large exciting projects to meet the customer needs, managing multiple suppliers and sub contracted labour when the scope falls outside the inhouse capabilities of our core team.
We understand that the delivery of any project is a product of successful planning. With this in mind, we aim to reassure our clients that all aspects of the planning phase are detailed with every assumption vindicated and explored.
Our approach to this particular project is heavily reliant on successful and robust Project Management, which leads to efficient delivery, on-time and on-budget.
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Andy
- Born Truro, Cornwall
- Grew up in Helford River/Falmouth in Cornwall
- Started sailing at age 7
- Studied at Falmouth School of Art (Technical Illustration) , Southampton Institute (Graphic Design) and Portsmouth University (Computer Animation).
- Professional Crew racing on various circuits around the world 1993-1998
- Started working in the Marine Graphics Industry in 1998
- Started Grapefruit Graphics with Jim in 2003
- Still actively sailing on professionally crewed race boats in UK & Mediterranean.
Jim
- Born Bridport, Dorset 4th December 1975 (46 years old)
- Grew up in Lyme Regis, Dorset
- Started sailing at age 10 at Lyme Regis Sailing Club
- Studied at Southampton Institute. Honours degree in Maritime Management
- British Youth Squad in Laser class 1992
- First World Championship win – Fireball World Championships 1996
- Started Grapefruit Graphics with Andy in 2003
Achievements
Shortlisted for NZL Sailor of the Year
Competed in 3x Americas Cups – 2003, 2007, 2021
Olympic Games 2012 – 5th place Star class
23x National Champion
14x World Champion
5x European Champion
Shortlisted for British Yachtsman of the Year
Omega Achievement Award winner
Winner of numerous Grade 1 Match Racing events, including Congressional Cup, Bermuda Gold Cup and World ranked number 1
Winner of numerous offshore races including Transatlantic (both directions), Fastnet, Middle Sea Race and Caribbean 600
How does it work
Grapefruit provides branding solutions and an extensive range of knowledge to create the look and feel that our clients demand. Working closely with our clients we ensure a concise and consultative approach throughout all stages of your project.
Events Managers
Our highly skilled and friendly event manager will help you through every step
Our highly skilled and friendly event managers will help you through every step – even if they are only at very early concept stage. Using the combined knowledge of our designers and installers, we’ll offer a range of solutions with an indication of what we believe to be the best way forward. From there, you can work up your own designs or our in-house creative team can provide concepts for you in line with your specifications or ideas.
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Creative team
Our superb sister company Graperfruit Creative will take your brief and turn it into a reality
Our superb sister company Graperfruit Creative will take your brief and turn it into a reality. This highly skilled team of creatives will push creative boundries and transform your original concepts in to innovative designs,
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Production
Our production house is capable of producing the highest quality graphics to showcase your brand or event. Printed vinyl, flags, scrim or signage – we can cater for every need on any scale.
Our production house is capable of producing the highest quality graphics to showcase your brand or event. Printed vinyl, flags, scrim or signage – we can cater for every need on any scale. We actively strive to be a green in production methods and are commitment to being green. We recycle 95% of all waste paper and push PVC free products.
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Installation
Our experienced and skilled installers work all over the world and deliver the highest quality branding. They are always ready to go the extra mile to get the job complete to the best possible standard.
Our experienced and skilled installers work all over the world and deliver the highest quality branding. They are always ready to go the extra mile to get the job complete to the best possible standard.
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