The ATC is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.
About the ATC
The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is a trade association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. The ATC is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.
ATC membership is recognised as the mark of quality-managed language services, and our 245 members provide translation, interpreting and other language services to businesses and public sector authorities across the UK and the world. The ATC defines standards of excellence for language service companies by promoting quality-driven services and best practice.
The ATC influences the advancement of language service companies and the language services industry through its research, initiatives and activities, in collaboration with its stakeholders.
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Walking the Tightrope: Realities and Opportunities in the UK Economy
The UK economy is delicately balanced – advancing amid pressure, shaped by shifting markets, and defined by resilience. For the…
ATC Loc Lessons Podcast
ATC Loc Lessons Podcast Down-to-earth conversations with industry voices on the trends shaping translation, localisation and the wider language services…
ATC Public Sector News Sept 2025
The ATC’s public sector news puts you in the picture of what’s new, noteworthy and interesting in the public sector…
ATC Partners with DTP Labs
The ATC is proud to announce a new partnership with DTP Labs, an agency specialising in multilingual Desktop Publishing services…
Wolfestone Group is the ATC’s Member of the Month
The ATC’s Member of the Month in September 2025 is Wolfestone Group, a global localization powerhouse with its roots deeply…
ATC Briefing: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
The UK’s new, ten-year Modern Industrial Strategy was published by the Labour Government in June 2025 – but what does…
Association of Translation Companies Partners
The ATC’s Technology and Associate Partners provide outstanding products, services and solutions that make sense to language service companies.