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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 230+ 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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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.

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LO-C 30 Report

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.

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UK Language Services Report

A snapshot of the state of the language services industry in the United Kingdom, it’s size and shape, trends, challenges and opportunities.

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ATC Certification

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

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What’s Up in ISO: Knowledge-Sharing with EUATC and ISO SC 5

The ATC’s European umbrella association EUATC has teamed up with the TC 37/SC 5 ISO Secretariat to build a knowledge-sharing…

ATC Language Industry Awards 2024 Finalists

The ATC’s Language Industry Awards celebrate the operational excellence of language service companies of all sizes, and the industry professionals…

TextPartner is the ATC’s Member of the Month

The ATC’s Member of the Month in September 2024 is TextPartner, a regional language vendor based in Poland, with a…

ATC Employment Status & Relationships Update September 2024

The ATC’s members-only resources on employment statuses and relationships give you a concise overview of the risks and considerations around…

AI Upskilling Course Open for Registration!

It’s time to get to business. Upskill yourself and your team for AI in the language services industry with an…

ATC Partners with DPSI Online

The ATC is delighted to partner with DPSI Online, a training provider for interpreting and translation qualifications in the UK.…

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The ATC’s Technology and Associate Partners provide outstanding products, services and solutions that make sense to language service companies.

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