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39 Years
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Your Trusted Translation Partner in Wakefield
GC Translations has been delivering professional language solutions since 1987, establishing itself as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses worldwide. Based in Wakefield, UK, since 2001, we combine over three decades of industry expertise with a commitment to precision and cultural sensitivity. Our founder, Graciela Carlyle, brings a rigorous academic background from Argentina's National University of La Plata and holds prestigious accreditations including Chartered Linguist status with the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Specialising in technical, medical, and legal translations, we employ advanced CAT tools and maintain strict quality assurance protocols, including client-specific glossaries and third-party proofreading.With a global client base, we offer bespoke services tailored to unique project requirements, supported by transparent pricing models that consider subject matter complexity, delivery timelines, and formatting needs. Our dedication to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of linguistic innovation while maintaining the personal service that has defined our reputation.
Services
Translation/Localisation
Proofreading
Editing
Project management
Typing & OCR
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in professional translation services
- Our team holds Chartered Linguist accreditation with the UK's leading institute
- We specialise in technically complex fields including medical and cybersecurity translations
- Our quality assurance process includes client-specific glossaries and third-party proofreading
- We offer transparent pricing models tailored to project complexity and deadlines
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Linguists
- International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters
- Supreme Court of Justice of Buenos Aires
Services
Translation/Localisation
We provide accurate translation and localisation services for technical, medical, and legal documents. Our process ensures cultural appropriateness while maintaining technical precision. Clients benefit from our CAT tool integration and native-speaker proofreading for critical projects.
Proofreading
Our proofreading service ensures grammatical accuracy and stylistic consistency across all documents. We maintain original meaning while enhancing readability. This service includes terminology verification against client-specific glossaries for technical documents.
Editing
We refine content for clarity, coherence, and target audience appropriateness. This includes style adjustments for different publication formats and ensuring compliance with industry-specific conventions in technical and academic documents.
Project management
Our project management service handles complex multilingual projects from start to finish. We coordinate teams of specialists, maintain quality control, and ensure timely delivery for large-scale translation requirements.
Typing & OCR
We convert printed or scanned documents into editable formats using advanced OCR technology. This service includes text verification and formatting restoration to ensure digital usability of legacy documents.
People
Graciela Carlyle
Founder
Graciela Carlyle established GC Translations in 1987 after graduating from Argentina's National University of La Plata. With Chartered Linguist status and certifications from international translation bodies, she specialises in technical and medical translations, combining academic rigor with practical expertise.
Questions
What translation services do you offer?
We provide translation, proofreading, editing, and localisation services for technical, medical, legal, and marketing documents, along with OCR text conversion and project management.
How long have you been in business?
GC Translations has operated since 1987, with our Wakefield base established in 2001, giving us over 30 years of professional translation experience.
What quality assurance processes do you use?
We employ CAT tools, client-specific glossaries, termbase checking, and third-party proofreading for critical documents to ensure consistent, accurate translations.
Which languages do you work with?
Our primary working languages are English and Spanish, though we can accommodate other language combinations upon request for specific projects.
How are pricing and deadlines determined?
Pricing considers document complexity, required expertise, formatting needs, and delivery timelines. Urgent projects may incur a rush fee based on turnaround requirements.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are Chartered Linguists with the UK's Chartered Institute of Linguists and hold certifications from international translation associations and Argentine legal translation bodies.
