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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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Loc Lessons Podcast

Down-to-earth conversations with industry voices on the trends shaping translation, localisation and the wider language services world

Loc Lessons Podcast

Value of Language Services

Language capabilities are a key driver for export success, and companies making use of translation are 30% more successful in exporting than those who do not

LO-C 30 Report

UK Language Services Research

Market research insights in the language services industry in the United Kingdom, it’s size and shape, trends, challenges and opportunities

UK Language Services

ATC Certification

ATC Certification provides worldwide certification services for ISO standards in translation and interpreting services, quality and business management

ATC Certification

PM Training Course

The ATC ELIA Project Management Training Course trains job-ready PMs who understand the language services industry and their role in it

PM Training Courses

Commercial Collaborations

Forging new connections and promoting the value of language services with business organisations and client-side trade association partners

Commercial Collaborations

UK Public Sector T&I

Advocacy, best practices and partnerships towards sustainable development of language services for the public sector

UK Public Sector T&I

Business Support

Guidance, business support and industry advocacy for SME language service companies in the UK and overseas

Business Support

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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…

Commercial & Trade Collaborations Round-Up

CCL’s Greetings Welcome to our Autumn ATC Commercial & Trade Collaborations Round-Up! Our summer break is over and we’re winding…

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.

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