Corporate Identity Manual November 2006

Document Number: DEV-01--V01

Significance of the European Electronique Corporate Identity Manual

This Corporate Identity Manual summarizes the most important basic elements of the Corporate Design such as logo, typography and design patterns,and explains the design fundamentals as well astheir application or adaptation to other design elements.

Such a Corporate Design is of major significance forthe Company and the relation between our Partners.Only a uniform Nationwide appearance of EuropeanElectronique conveys the intended impression of reliability, quality and professionalism.

For this reason it is important to follow the designguidelines within this manual, according to which each and every visual communication tool shouldbe constructed.

Not least, our Corporate Identity Manual is alsomeant to support all users effectively in theireveryday business activities.

Objectives of the Corporate Identity

The success of a company, its unity and itsstrength largely depend on a firm CorporatePhilosophy being internalized and lived byits employees.

These factors are communicated to the customers by means of the company’s outward appearance.

The public image of a company is to a largeextent determined by its visual appearance.It serves to emphasize the company’s individuality and the special features of its products, aswell as to highlight the brand image.

The basis for this is a uniform visual appearance without any inconsistencies. A consistent implementation of the Corporate Design across all departments demonstrates continuity in thinking and strengthens the recognition.

It is important that the typeface, the logo and thecorporate colour of European Electronique are usedaccording to the rules of this Corporate Identity Manual.Because only with a uniform,harmonious, consistent appearance can we communicate trustworthiness, reliability and constancy –characteristics that are essential commitments of European Electronique in its relations to customers and business partners.

As part of our continual improvement and the successof our ISO 9001-2000 standard, the company requiresa uniform identity. This identity must be used throughout the company and is essential to the core workings of the business.

Corporate Identity Manual - Contents

The Company Logo - Construction 1.1- Spacing 1.2- Colours 1.3- Incorrect Usage 1.4

The Corporate Strap Line- The Meaning 2.1- Application & Positioning 2.2- colour combinations 2.3

Additional Graphic Elements- Two Decades Strap 3.1- EE usage 3.2- Application & Positioning 3.3

Typography- Acceptable Type Faces 4.1- Unacceptable Type 4.2- colour combinations 4.3

Business Stationary- Letter headed Paper 5.1- Compliment Slips 5.2- Business Cards 5.3- Corporate Folders 5.4

Company Signage- Main building exterior 6.1- Interior signage 6.2- Temporary interior signage 6.3

Backgrounds- Background construction 7.1- Uses and scaling 7.2

Partners Identity- Use of other clients logos 8.1

Microsoft Office Headers Footerand Backgrounds- Powerpoint 9.1- Word 9.2- Excel 9.3

Other Printed Items- ID Cards 10.1- CD Labels 10.2- Tender Covers 10.3

PC Desktop Background- Construction 11.1- Setup & Location 11.2

PC Screensaver Texture- Construction 12.1- Setup & Location 12.2

Presentation- Backgrounds 13.1- Contruction 13.2- Animation and Transition 13.3

Training Material- Course outline manual 14.1- Floppy disc label 14.2- Office support label 14.3- Certificate template 14.4

Cothing- Shirts (short & long sleeve) 15.1- T-shirts 15.2- Fleece Jacket 15.3- Light Jacket 15.4

Web Branding- Euroele site 16.1- Intranet 16.2

Email- Email Signiture 17.1

Other Company Brands- Happy ICT 18.1- Seem 18.2

Company Appearance- Wall coverings 19.1- Flooring 19.2- Pictures and frames 19.3

Exhibitions- Exhibition Stands 20.1- Pop up display stands 20.2

The Company Logo - Construction 1.1

The starting point of European Electroniques Corporate Identity is the Company Logo,which is made up of two parts. These are the logo Sign and the logotype, when used together these become the “Logo”.

The Company Logo ensures that the company has a clear and unmistakable look.

The logotype and logo sign shall be used together in most instances, though the logosign can be used on its own (ref. - Additional Graphic Elements - 3.2).

The Logotype is made up of 3 separate lines of text which are written using “Arial”typeface. The top two lines use a lower case “e” as the first letter and standard “Heading” style upper and lower case for the third.

The grid behind the Logo shows the proportions of how the logo should be used andthe measurements show the number of grid squares the logo covers when in proportion.

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The Company Logo - Spacing 1.2

Around the European Electronique Logo there are two basic spacing rules.

Rule 1 - The red box around the Logo shows the area of Non-Interference which difines the minimum amount of free space which should surround the Logo. No writing or images should overlap into this area. This area is found by using the height of the “e” from the word “european” around the Logo.

Rule 2 - So as not to cut parts of the logo off when printing, make sure that outside the area of Non-Interference there is a minimum of 5mm to the page edge.

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The Company Logo - Colours & Shadows 1.3

The Logo uses specific colours which are detailed below.

Brokendown the logo should use the following colours:

- The EE logosigns first “e” is always “Green” and the second is always “Orange”.- The word “european” should always be “Green”- The word “electronique” should always be “Orange”- The bottom line of text should always be “Grey”

The EE logosign has a dropshadow which is 100% Pantone 432 with a transparent opacity of 40%.Positioning of the drop shadow is at 45 degrees from the original solid lettering. The shadow must bebelow the corosponding image.

The Company Logo - Incorrect Usage 1.4

The European Electronique Logo must not be changed inany way. Changing of the logo or incorrect placementcan upset uniformity of the corporate identity and affectthe corporate structure of the business.

Perfect Logo

Colour Swaping

Colour Changing Text Changing

Interference

Effects

Logo Re-arranging

Logo Resizing

Logo Squashing & Stretching

Dark Backgrounds

Backgrounds close to logo colour

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The Corporate Strap Line - The Meaning 2.1

The European Electronique Corporate Strap Line is a briefbut accurate dispcription of our services and objectives.

Each word of the strap line relates to our services gives the client looking in a quick guide to how we can servicetheir needs. The following pages will outline the uses, position and colours to be used.

The Corporate Strap Line - Application and positioning 2.2

The strap line is made up of two elements which are as follows:

1. The strap text which should always be Arial Regular 2. The divider which is placed between each word within the strap text

The Strap Line should always be used at the foot of a document unless otherwise state

In some instances the Strap Line can also be used verticallyWhen used vertically the strap line does not require dividers.

The Corporate Strap Line - Colour Combinations 2.3

When using the Strap Line different coloured backgrounds decide the colour of the Strap Line.

The examples on this page show the correct colour combinations.

Additional Graphic Elements - Two Decades Strap 3.1

As well as the Corporate Strap Line there is also another strap line which is used below the current Logo.The Two Decades of ICT Experience (TDOIE)relates to the time which the company has been established and also reflects a proffessional feeling of experience to the client.

The TDOIE strap line at present should alway be used in conjunction with the European Electronique logo and should always be coloured in Pantone 432C.

In cases like exterior signage this strap line should not be used as when the company enters the third decade all signage would need to be replaced

Additional Graphic Elements - EE Usage 3.2

The EE part of the main European Electronique Logo can also be used seperatly. Guidance on this must be obtained though the current ruleson spacing, colour and positioning must be adhered to.

At present this logo is to be used in areas where the full logo would be too bold,for example a continuation page of a document or a subtle background.The EE logo can only be used within a document if the front page has the full European Electronique Logo.

Rules of non-interference also apply to this logo as with the full one.

The space of the “e” signifys the area of non interference, the grey box around the letters shows the area of the letters and the outer grey dashed line shows the 5mmspace between non-interference and the page edge.

Typography - Acceptable Typeface 4.1

So that European Electronique have an uninterrupted uniform identity the companymust use a readily available professional looking and easy to intergrate Typeface.

The Typeface which will be used within all documents shall be Arial

The typeface Arial should be used within all Microsoft Office products within the company and should be used on any outward going communications.

All Corporate Identity Items will use Arial

Other Typefaces that are used will not convey the same impact and uniformity as the chosen typeface and this typeface is the most widely available across platforms.

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Arial Regular

Arial Regular Italic

Arial Bold

Arial Bold Italic

Arial Black

Typography - Unacceptable Type 4.2

Unacceptable typeface uses include some of the followingon this page.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog..

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Wrong type and script

Bright colours

Multi coloured text

Underlined text

Outined text

Business Stationary - Letter Headed Paper 5.1

The corporate Identity concerning the “Buiness Stationary” should always start with the letter headed paper as this will be sent to yourclients under the most important circumstances.

The adjacent image shows the new Letter headed paper design which should be introduced by no later than the begining of 2008.This will ensure that the uniformity of the corporate brand is keptin line with the release of other media around the company.

The Headed paper is designed with the logo spacing in mind and adopts areas of non interference and positioning of items so that theydo not fall off the page.

Great care should be taken when printing on to headed paper so as not to print over or too close to objects aready inhabiting the page.

Registered number 1704440 - VAT Registered Number: 834853016

Business Stationary - Compliment Slip 5.2

To accompany most items which you post to your clients that do not include letter headed paper, a compliment slip is the answer.

The image below shows the new Compliment slip design which should be introduced by no later than the beginning of 2008.This will ensure that the uniformity of the corporate brand is keptin line with the release of other media around the company.

The Compliment slip is designed with the logo spacing in mind and adopts areas of non interference and positioning of items so that theydo not fall off the page.

Registered number 1704440 - VAT Registered Number: 834853016

With Compliments

Business Stationary - Business Cards 5.3

All client facing staff should be equipped to express the corporate branding and provide them with clear and concise contact information.The business card does this and serves as permanent reminder to the client of the companies look.

The image below shows the new Business Card design which should be introduced by no later than the beginning of 2008.This will ensure that the uniformity of the corporate brand is keptin line with the release of other media around the company.

The business card is designed with slightly different logo spacing in mind and adopts areas of non interference.

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Business Stationary - Corporate Folders 5.4

The corporate folder shows a new bold design and creates a fantastic client facing item, ideal for exhibitions, shows and presentations.

Company Signage - Exterior Signage 6.1

Main exterior signage will use a logo without the Two Decadesof ICT Experience. This is so that the signage stays up to date and prevents replacement of signage when European Electroniquereaches its 3rd decade.

The company sign is made from coloured Acrylic Letters which are individually fixed to the exterior brick wall.

Reference for the Acrylic material colours are as follows

Orange - Acrysign - A204Green - Acrysign - A629

All other signage for the building exterior (not including safety signs)should be produced in accordance with the Corporate IdentityManual and the advise of the Corporate designer.

Company Signage - Interior Signage 6.2

Interior signage should adopt one of the designs below.

The colours signify the following:

Orange - Directional and House KeepingGreen - Naming of Areas

This is due to the brightness of the orange is more eye catching though the Green is more formal

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Company Signage - Temporary Interior Signage 6.3

Whilst waiting for professional signage services the signage design below can be used and laminated.

This signage design can be found within a Microsoft PublisherDocument and the details for the sign can be edited.

Common sense is asked to be used when printing these signsas to the spacing and the size of the text.

These signage templates can be fond in a file called “Corporate ID” on either the Intranet or on the company Temp / Shared drive

Backgrounds - Background Construction 7.1

The images below represent the current background design which will be used in conjunction with corporate branding around the company.

Orange and green gradients are produced by using percentage tones of the corporate colours.

The background ee image is produced using a gradient small “e” and outlined larger “e” which is at 50% Pantone 021

Backgrounds - Uses and Scaling 7.2

The background design can be used for such things as presentation backgrounds and business stationary as long as the following rules are adhered to:

The gradient should either start from the bottom right or top left Depending on which background is used you should always use the corresponding “ee” background logo and justify it accordingly The background gradient should always start at 80% colour and end at 5% colour from corner to corner. Stretching of the background is acceptable though the “ee” logos must be sized with constrained proportions and advise must be obtained as to positioning.

Partners Identity - Use of Other Clients Logos 8.1

When using other company logos you must adhered to their specificcorporate identity. There have been instances where companies havelost huge contracts due to the miss use of other peoples corporate guidelines.

The partners Logos shall be made available to all, through the either the company Intranet or the shared drive.

When using other peoples Logos if you use plenty of space around their logos and make sure that you only ever use them on white backgrounds you should not be too far from their guidelines. If you have any concerns about corporate guidelines for any logo please contact the corporate Identity designer.

Microsoft Office Headers, Footers & Backgrounds - Powerpoint 9.1

Currently available there are two different colour ranges in Powerpont background which are Green and Orange

These backgrounds are constructed in the same way as the previous section on backgrounds - 7.1 - 7.2

Title / Front Page

PartnerLogo Area

Enter Title Here

Enter Subtitle Here

Enter Title Here

Click to add text

Body Page End Page

Enter Title Here

Click to add text

Body Page Faded

Click to add text

Microsoft Office Headers, Footers & Backgrounds - Word 9.2

Currently available there are two different colour ranges in Word headers and footers which are Green and Orange

The examples below show portrait Headers and footers though land scape options are available.

Headers and footers shall be available either on the company Intranet or the shared drive.

Light Headers and Footers for the inner pages of your DocumentFull Headers and Footers

Microsoft Office Headers, Footers & Backgrounds - Excel 9.3

Currently available there are two different colour ranges in Excel headers and footers which are Green and Orange

The examples below show Landscape Headers and footers though Portrait options are available.

Headers and footers shall be available either on the company Intranet or the shared drive.