Why Us
Certified Translation Services
First Edition Translations boasts a history spanning over four decades in top-tier commercial and editorial translation. We provide a diverse range of services to businesses and individuals alike.
Located in the heart of Cambridge, First Edition stands out as one of the United Kingdom’s most established translation agencies and proudly serves as a founding corporate member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
ISO 17100 Certified Translations
ISO 17100 is an international standard that sets the requirements for professional translation services, ensuring quality and consistency across the entire translation process. When a translation agency is ISO 17100 certified, it means that the business has undergone a rigorous evaluation and met specific criteria related to its translation processes, quality management, and professional practices. Here’s what it means to be an ISO 17100 certified translation company:
Stringent Quality
Standards
Qualified
Translators
Certified translation companies must employ qualified and experienced translators. Translators are typically required to have relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in their specific fields of expertise.
Native Speaker
Principle
Translations are expected to be carried out by native speakers of the target language. This is important as it ensures that the translated content is not only linguistically accurate but also culturally appropriate.
Revision and
Review
The ISO 17100 standard mandates a clear separation of responsibilities in the translation process. Translators, revisers, and proofreaders work collaboratively to enhance the quality of the translation and eliminate errors.
Quality Management Systems
ISO 17100 certified translation companies implement robust quality management systems to monitor and improve their translation processes continuously. These systems help in tracking the progress of translation projects and identifying areas for improvement.
Confidentiality and Data Security
Certified companies are required to have strict confidentiality policies and data security measures in place to protect sensitive information and client data.
Comprehensive Project Management
The ISO 17100 standard emphasises efficient project management to ensure that translation projects are completed on time and within budget. Companies must have clear project management processes in place to handle translation requests effectively. At First Edition Translations, our multilingual project managers use dedicated software to streamline workflows and enhance quality assurance.
Our Missions and Values
Since 2016, First Edition Translations Ltd have been a member of the Cintra Language Services Group, alongside our sister company, Cintra.
While Cintra excel in delivering interpreting services to the public sector, businesses, and voluntary organisations in the UK, First Edition Translations are a prominent commercial and editorial translation agency that focus on providing translation services to clients in the UK and around the world. Additionally, we collaborate with publishers throughout the UK and Europe, serving as a specialised book translation agency.
Our combined values shape our culture and guide what we do as a company and as individuals:
Clients are Central
We put our clients at the heart of what we do.
Fair Treatment for All
Treat all our clients, service users, linguists and staff fairly and equally.
High Quality
Ensure high quality by only registering experienced, trained linguists to work with us.
Support Our Linguists
Recognise the demanding role of linguists and give them appropriate support.
Invest in Training
Invest in the training, growth and development of all our staff.
Happy Workplace
Create a friendly and enjoyable working environment, based on open communication and mutual respect.
Furthermore, Cintra Language Services Group Limited is part of the NetPositive framework and actively uses the Social Value Action Planning Tool to monitor compliance and commitment.
If you’re looking for help with commercial and editorial translation needs, get in touch with our team at First Edition Translations to learn more about how our services and translation solutions can benefit your business.
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