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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.
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.
Loc Lessons Podcast
Down-to-earth conversations with industry voices on the trends shaping translation, localisation and the wider language services world
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
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
ATC Certification
ATC Certification provides worldwide certification services for ISO standards in translation and interpreting services, quality and business management
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
Commercial Collaborations
Forging new connections and promoting the value of language services with business organisations and client-side trade association partners
UK Public Sector T&I
Advocacy, best practices and partnerships towards sustainable development of language services for the public sector
Business Support
Guidance, business support and industry advocacy for SME language service companies in the UK and overseas
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ATC Compliance & Governance News
The conversation between clients and language service companies is changing. In an environment shaped by cybersecurity concerns, regulatory obligations, ESG…
ATC Member Benefits: Back to Basics
June 2026 The ATC’s regular member benefits newsletter introduces you to the support, events and guidance you need to do better business and build your community. Log in to…
ATC ISO News – May 2026
Welcome to the ATC ISO Newsletter. In this newsletter, we focus on the information, resources, and training that will support…
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