Coronavirus UK-wide vs language services industry
Over the past three months, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been surveying UK businesses in different industry sectors on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In this…
TextPartner’s Route to ISO Certification
It was yet another sleepless night in the late 90s when I found myself - once again - burning the midnight oil. The morning delivery was supposed to be the…
ATC Coronavirus Pulse Survey June: A Positive Outlook
The third ATC Coronavirus Pulse Survey continues to chart the pandemic’s effect on the UK’s language service companies, but also looks ahead to the degree of positivity businesses have for…
Language Industry Summit
18 – 19 March 2021. Edinburgh
The ATC’s Language Industry Summit brings language service companies together for two days of inspirational, insightful and engaging networking and learning.
Language Industry Survey
Language Industry Survey 2019 forms a snapshot of the UK’s language services industry, with a glimpse into today’s UK market in a rapidly changing global industry
About the ATC
The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is a professional membership association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK. It is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language service industry.
The ATC provides authoritative advice about matters relating to multilingual communication and lobbies on behalf of its members, promoting the value of language services. The ATC is also at the forefront of the development of international standards for translation and interpreting.
Membership
ATC membership is recognised by the government and internationally as the mark of quality-managed translation services.
The ATC works to define standards of excellence in the language services industry. Joining the ATC gives members access to outstanding member benefits, a network of forward-thinking language professionals, and the opportunity to influence the direction of the language industry as a whole.
Accredited Member
Accredited Members have undergone the ATC’s rigorous background checks for financial and operational viability and quality management practices
ISO Certification
The ATC’s ISO Certification Service provides industry expert auditing and certification to language service companies worldwide
Associate Member
Associate Members demonstrate commitment to fair business practises through compliance to the ATC’s Code of Professional Conduct
