Business Details
45 Years
experience
Professional Translation Services Cambridge
Based in Cambridge, First Edition Translations has been a trusted partner in language services since 1981. As a founder member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, we combine decades of expertise with adherence to ISO 17100 standards. Our team of experienced project managers coordinates every aspect of translation projects, ensuring precision across book production, medical documentation, legal texts, and technical materials. We tailor services to client needs while maintaining rigorous quality controls. Our translators are selected for their qualifications and industry-specific knowledge, guaranteeing accurate communication in over 30 languages.Confidentiality is paramount, with all linguists bound by strict agreements. We specialise in cultural adaptation, from marketing campaigns to website localisation, ensuring messages resonate globally. Our post-editing machine translation service merges cutting-edge technology with human expertise for efficiency. With clients ranging from DK Publishing to pharmaceutical firms, we deliver award-winning translations that bridge linguistic and cultural divides. Our commitment to innovation ensures we remain at the forefront of the translation industry.
Services
Book Translations
Medical Translations
Legal Translations
Technical Translations
Website Translations
Scientific Translations
Marketing Translations
Post-Editing Machine Translation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in professional translation services
- Our team holds ISO 17100 certification for translation quality standards
- We provide tailored language solutions for specific industry requirements
- All translators sign strict confidentiality agreements
- Our linguists specialise in niche sectors like medical and legal translation
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17100
What people say
Award-winning translations
Quick turnarounds
Highly recommended
Consistently high quality
Professional flexibility
Services
Book Translations
We specialise in translating books across all genres, from fiction to academic texts. Our team handles editing, typesetting, and proofreading to ensure cultural relevance. With experience in children's literature and art books, we maintain the original work's integrity while making it accessible to global audiences.
Medical Translations
Our certified medical translators handle regulatory documents, clinical trials, and pharmaceutical materials. We ensure compliance with international standards for SPCs, PILs, and labelling. With expertise in life sciences, we maintain technical accuracy while adhering to strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive healthcare information.
Legal Translations
We provide precise translations of contracts, court documents, and legal agreements. Our specialists understand complex legal systems across jurisdictions. From immigration papers to GDPR-related translations, we maintain the legal validity of documents while ensuring terminology consistency across multiple languages.
Technical Translations
Our technical translators specialise in manufacturing and engineering sectors. We handle complex manuals, R&D reports, and industry-specific documentation. With expertise in IT and energy sectors, we ensure accurate terminology conversion while maintaining compliance with technical standards and safety regulations.
Website Translations
We create culturally adapted website content that improves international engagement. Our SEO-optimised translations maintain brand consistency across platforms. From e-commerce sites to web applications, we ensure multilingual content resonates with target audiences while preserving technical functionality.
People
Jerry Froggett
Managing Director
Leading First Edition since 2016, Jerry combines strategic vision with 20+ years in language services. He oversees operations while maintaining client relationships. Passionate about Cambridge United FC and culinary arts, he ensures the agency's continued innovation in translation solutions.
Ana Grilo
Director / General Manager
With nearly two decades at First Edition, Ana specialises in editorial projects and client relations. A Brazilian expatriate, she brings multicultural insights to translation management. Her expertise spans book publishing and digital content localisation for global markets.
James Wright
CFO
ACCA-qualified James manages financial operations for First Edition and Cintra Group. With 20+ years in finance, he ensures fiscal stability while supporting business growth. His background in hedge fund accounting brings precision to the agency's financial management.
Svetlana Hilder
Project Manager
Specialising in pharmaceutical translations, Svetlana combines linguistics expertise with medical knowledge. With a Bulgarian academic background, she manages complex pharmacovigilance projects while balancing family life and continuous professional development in translation technologies.
Melanie Fitzgerald
Project Manager
Handling editorial projects since 2008, Melanie specialises in arts and children's literature translations. With a German studies background, she manages multilingual book productions while maintaining interests in music, film, and yoga practice.
Questions
What translation services do you offer?
We provide book, medical, legal, technical, website, scientific, marketing translations and post-editing machine translation services across 30+ languages for commercial and publishing clients.
Are your translations ISO certified?
Yes, we comply with ISO 17100 standards for translation quality and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes across all our language services.
How do you ensure translation confidentiality?
All translators sign confidentiality agreements. We also implement secure file transfer systems and can adhere to client-specific data protection requirements.
What industries do you specialise in?
We specialise in publishing, healthcare, legal, technical engineering, and marketing sectors with subject-matter experts in each field.
How quickly can you complete translations?
Turnaround times vary by project scope but we guarantee timely delivery with options for urgent requests while maintaining quality standards.
Do you offer multilingual website localisation?
Yes, we provide SEO-optimised website translations with cultural adaptation for global audiences, including ongoing content management support.
