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Data & Indexes • By Slator On 19 Jul 2019

The Slator Switzerland 250 Language Service Provider List

List of 250 Swiss-based language service providers registered as a corporation (AG) or limited liability company (GmbH).

Industry News • By Florian Faes On 18 Dec 2018

Lionbridge CEO Stays Silent on Australia IPO Reports After a ‘Very Good’ 2018

Lionbridge CEO John Fennelly says he has no comment at the moment about reports that private equity firm HIG is exploring an IPO of Lionbridge in Australia. On 2018, Fennelly highlights a momentum in AI business and a return to growth in the core localization business.

Investment & Funding • By Esther Bond On 29 Oct 2018

Interpretation Startup Interprefy Valued at CHF 11.5m after Fifth Funding Round

Zurich-based remote interpretation startup Interprefy has raised CHF 0.5m in funding and is now valued at CHF 11.5m. Former CLS CEO departs board while CEO of partner company joins new non-exec director.

Industry News • By Florian Faes On 9 Aug 2017

SDL’s Former Asia EVP Launches New Language Service Provider

SDL’s Former Asia EVP, Richard Delanty, teams up with two SDL India veterans to launch Hong Kong-based language service provider Into23. Delanty explains how fast he plans to break-even, why he selected smartCAT, and why he thinks big LSPs don’t get Asia.

Mergers & Acquisitions • By Florian Faes On 11 Apr 2017

Wieners+Wieners Buys Apostroph as the Great Swiss Sale Continues

Another Swiss-based language service provider changes hands as more and more outside competitors move into the high-priced Swiss market. Apostroph CEO Philipp Meier to remain and become shareholder in combined group.

Deal Wins • By Marion Marking On 4 Apr 2017

Freelance Translators in the Mix as ECB Awards EUR 2.4m Contract

European Central Bank announces winners of EUR 2.4m framework for translating 19 source languages into English. Estonian and Maltese still looking for vendors.

Industry News • By Florian Faes On 14 Dec 2016

Supertext Opens in Los Angeles, CEO Forecasts 2016 Revenue at USD 8m

CEO of Zurich-based Supertext relocates to Los Angeles to develop the company’s business with US clients. Revenues increased by 25% this year and are set to hit USD 8m in 2016.

Financial Results • By Florian Faes On 10 Nov 2016

Lionbridge’s Third Quarter: Some Rain, Some Shine

Mixed quarter for Lionbridge, as new wins from clients in regulated industries, manufacturing, and government are offset by a decline in enterprise IT. CEO sees new opportunities in over-the-phone interpretation and crowdsourcing for NLP and speech.

Industry News • By Florian Faes On 2 Nov 2016

CLS’ Former CEO Launches New Language Service Provider

Competing on Lionbridge-owned CLS Communication’s home turf, former CLS CEO Matthias Trümpy launches SwissGlobal Language Services, assembles team of former CLS and Translation Probst executives.

Mergers & Acquisitions • By Florian Faes On 29 Jun 2016

PE Firm ECM Buys Wieners+Wieners, Eyes Buy-Build in DACH Region

Hamburg-based advertising and marketing language service provider Wieners+Wieners sells majority stake to private equity firm ECM. Former Managing Partner and now Member of the Advisory Board Hermann Wendelstadt tells Slator the company is not in a hurry to do deals but acquisition focus will be on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Mergers & Acquisitions • By Florian Faes On 21 Apr 2016

CLS Communication

The Slator Switzerland 250 Language Service Provider List

Lionbridge CEO Stays Silent on Australia IPO Reports After a ‘Very Good’ 2018

Interpretation Startup Interprefy Valued at CHF 11.5m after Fifth Funding Round

SDL’s Former Asia EVP Launches New Language Service Provider

Wieners+Wieners Buys Apostroph as the Great Swiss Sale Continues

Freelance Translators in the Mix as ECB Awards EUR 2.4m Contract

Supertext Opens in Los Angeles, CEO Forecasts 2016 Revenue at USD 8m

Lionbridge’s Third Quarter: Some Rain, Some Shine

CLS’ Former CEO Launches New Language Service Provider

PE Firm ECM Buys Wieners+Wieners, Eyes Buy-Build in DACH Region

Who’s Behind the Merrill Translations Buyout?

Lionbridge Posts 2015 Revenues of USD 560m, EBITDA of USD 48.6mn

Virtual Data Rooms Can Drive Real Translation Business

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