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.
Latest ATC Research Insights Out Now: What Kind of LSC Are You?
Four years into the GenAI era, every language services company has had to answer the same question: are you using AI? By now, the answer is almost universally yes, but how and to what extent AI is deployed varies widely from one business to the next.
In this latest ATC Language Industry Report Q1 2026, we map where the language services industry really stands – and help you to benchmark your own business.
Whether you’re looking to gauge your AI maturity compared to your peers, adapt your services to shifting client demand, or get ahead of where the industry is heading, read this report to find out what problems AI is solving, what is driving AI adoption, how client demand is shifting, and what role AI governance plays in building trust and managing risk.
ATC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
In 2026, the ATC celebrates its 50th anniversary as trade association. To mark the occasion, we’re organising a number of events throughout the year to bring together our community, share the latest market insights, and to support each other.
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The ATC Language Industry Report Q1 2026 is Out Now
Four years into the GenAI era, every language services company has had to answer the same question: are you using…
ATC M&A Newsletter May 2026
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Voiceover is the ATC’s Member of the Month
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ATC AI Upskilling News
The ATC’s AI upskilling news brings you the latest support and resources in leveraging the power of AI-enabled services. AI…
ATC Commercial & Trade Collaborations April 2026
Commercial & Trade Collaborations Round-Up April 2026 Commercial & Collaborations Lead’s Greetings Welcome to our ATC Commercial & Trade…
Applications Open for the ATC Language Industry Awards 2026
Today, applications open for the 2026 Language Industry Awards. Open to all ATC member companies – regardless of shape or…
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.