The Types of Translation and when to use them in Business
The term 'translation' is vast and varied, and due to the continuing evolvement of the industry sector, there are a wide range of terms used to define very specific translations. Translation and Interpretation agencies, such as Midland Technical Translations, have become specialists within defined areas of translation, giving a truly precise and professional language service.
If you are looking for a specific type of translation for your company, or you are interested to know more about the types of translation services we offer and what documents can be translated, please see the table below.
| Type | Suitable for | Document Types |
General Translation |
Any company, private individuals | Letters, emails, articles, newspaper reports, telephone call transcripts, exam papers, books |
| Legal Translation | Solicitors, barristers, courts, general companies, private individual, legal firms | Court papers, police reports, contracts, agreements, investigations, case studies, shareholder documents, terms and conditions, legislation, witness statements |
| Technical Translation | Engineering companies, product manufacturers, design companies, research companies, mining companies | Technical manuals, drawings, reports, research papers, educations information, health and safety instructions, legislation, directives, brochures, user instructions, training videos, surveys |
| Medical Translation | Device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, universities, research companies, manufacturers of products affecting human health, environmental companies | Technical datasheets, safety datasheets, patient leaflets, medical reports, accident reports, police reports |
| Engineering Translation | Manufacturers, producers, designers | Manuals, reports, research papers, brochures, websites, drawings |
| HR Translation | HR companies, recruiters, legal sectors, health and safety departments | Adverts for jobs, contracts, dispute resolution, interpreters for hearings, court papers, witness statements, accident reports, staff communications, health and safety paperwork, immigration paperwork, qualifications, assessments |
| Marketing Translation | Marketing companies, marketing departments, website companies, promotional and events companies | Flyers, websites, brochures, business cards, banners, exhibition materials, videos, adverts, event documentation, social media documentation |
| Insurance Translation | Insurance companies, HR departments | Insurance claims, insurance contracts, accident reports, medical reports, police statements, court reports |
| Environmental Translation | Agricultural companies, geology, geotechnical, food producers | Reports, studies, case studies, instruction manuals, legal papers, research papers, articles, surveys |
We provide high quality translation services, in any language for almost every sector. For further information on how our professional Translation services can help your business, please contact us today on: 0844 856 1086, or email us at: [email protected].
