The Translation People

2. The Translation People Business Scotland 23rd and 24th June 2009 Steve Wilde, Managing Director David Nichols, Director Sam Bennett, Glasgow Manager Gilles Comnène, Sales Manager

3. An established translation agency benefiting from over 30 years experience and with 16 in-house multilingual staff in 4 UK locations Who are TheTranslationPeople?

4. Who areTheTranslationPeople? A Language Service Provider trusted by an international client base, served by a global network of translators

5. Who areTheTranslationPeople? A high-profile industry player with strong educational links and training support

6. TheTranslationPeople • We offer: • translation services • website localisation • ad-hoc, whisper, conference • andcourt interpreting.

7. TheTranslationPeople • We offer: • software localisation • multilanguage typesetting & DTP • technical authoring & illustration.

8. Translation Services The Translation People act as the bridge between your message and your target readers using the appropriate translation style, terminology and local language conventions for your chosen language.

9. Website and Software Localisation If it’s website translation you need (or localisation as it’s known in the industry), The Translation People can handle static HTML sites, dynamic database-driven facilities or state-of-the-art presentations with animation and sound to adapt your text and graphics to suit local cultural conventions, standards and practices.

10. Ad-hoc, Whisper, Conference & Court interpreting The Translation People interpreting services are flexible to your specific needs. As well as interpreters, we can provide interpreting equipment for events such as booths, headphones and microphones as well as a technician to be present throughout the event.

11. Multilanguage Typesetting & DTP Whatever the format of your original material, The Translation People production specialists adapt your existing artwork so that your foreign language versions look as impressive as the original. We work in an extensive range of software on both PC and Mac in European, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Far Eastern alphabets and scripts.

12. Technical Authoring & Illustration Whether you require personnel to work on-site or have a documentation project to be managed from one of our offices across the UK, The Translation Peoplehave the expertise and resources to produce high quality technical documentation and illustrations for a wide variety of sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Rolling Stock.

13. Our People Passionate, Experienced, Dedicated The Translation People Account Managers are the kind of people who keep calm in a crisis and who focus on the job in hand. Some are experienced translators themselves and all, without exception, have the love of language that is prerequisite for the job. What sets us apart?

14. What sets us apart? Our People It’s not just our Account Managers who are the crème de la crème! Our global database of mother tongue translators and worldwide strategic partners, in addition to our in-house German to English resource, all have industry recognised professional qualifications. As a company, The Translation People follow a rigorous initial assessment and continual monitoring process.

15. What sets us apart? • Our Values • understanding client needs • exceeding expectations • continuously seeking feedback to optimise service • For The Translation People there is no such thing as a language barrier, only an opportunity to communicate to a global audience, regardless of geographical and cultural boundaries.

16. What sets us apart? Our Technology Latest translation memory tools & DTP packages for Mac and PC platforms Membership of industry leader SDL’s LSP (Language Service Provider) Partner Programme allows The Translation People access to cutting-edge technology.

17. Exceptional levels of customer service have rewarded The Translation People with fantastic customer loyalty. In fact, a great many of our clients are more than happy to recommend us to colleagues and associates! Our clients range from SMEs to international blue chip companies, many working in highly technical subject areas, and The Translation People create a bespoke solution for each one. The Translation PeopleClient Base

18. The Translation PeopleServe Scottish Industry Manufacturing Shipbuilding Oil & Gas Electronics Whisky Financial Legal Medical Creative Public sector

19. The Translation PeopleA selection of our clients:

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