Shifting gears: Marcom and legal translations with great mileage

Cruising together: 10 years and counting

More than ten years of cooperation with Škoda Auto Slovensko has seen some large-scale translation projects – for example, Škoda catalogues with both marcom and automotive terminology (models Kamiq, Scala, Kodiaq, Fabia, Octavia, Karoq, Enyaq).

InDesign docs allowed us to work directly with the source files without the hassle of conversion. We take care of the words; graphics is entirely in the hands of the client’s ad agency, Wiktor Leo Burnett.

But what about a 300,000-word webpage? With CAT tools, we managed to stay on top of all the updates and cut costs and delivery times.

Škoda also trusts us with translations of their internal legal documents, training, and regular press releases in the following language pairs:

• Slovak – English
• English – Slovak

Our cooperation feels like cruising in one of the Škoda models thanks to a great translator-proofreader duo behind the wheel, who can deliver even in clutch situations.

Fuelling success

The most critical factor driving successful cooperation in our line of business is meeting deadlines. And that can be difficult without a team of reliable translators – experts in marcom, automotive, and legal. It’s like driving with your eyes closed, trying to juggle project management, quality, and style.

Each area of expertise requires a tailored approach and skillset. Marcom is where creativity and emotions pack a punch; automotive and legal, on the other hand, call for attention to detail when dealing with specific terminology.

Translata’s vendor database has been tried and tested over many years of cooperation with the biggest names. That’s why finding the right fit didn’t take long.

The client’s translations are stored in a translation memory updated with each project. Glossaries also play an important role and help us get the specific terminology right. These two resources join forces in CAT tools to ensure consistency. Translations are then proofread and reviewed.

CAT tools are invaluable in the process. They allow us to work directly with the source files, ensuring quick turnaround and lower costs. Translation memories save valuable time and resources because the client pays for the repeating parts of the text only once.

Cooperation driven by reliability

• Finding available translation specialists with the required skillset in 3 areas of expertise would’ve taken ages. That’s where we come in and find the right fit in minutes.
• Technical texts are incredibly demanding when it comes to terminology. Thanks to a glossary, the client can rest assured that the translations will hit the mark.
• Extensive translation memories help identify repetitions, which saves the client valuable time and money.