Advanced Language Translation Inc. Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Translation and Localization Firm Strengthens Services

ROCHESTER, NY – Advanced Language Translation Inc. was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification this month after initially passing the registration audit January 12th and 13th, 2004. The company demonstrated a proficiency in management and quality standards that less than a handful of other localization/globalization firms* have demonstrated globally. These standards of process, management and training are recognized worldwide.

A New York State grant, made available by Department of Labor's “Building Skills in New York State” program and marketed locally through RochesterWorks, made funding for the certification possible for Advanced Language Translation Inc. Numerous months of preparation and training were required to meet the rigorous standards. Although improving quality can be a challenge for both large and small firms, the benefits outweigh the expenditures to reach these goals. Fortune 500 companies definitively recognize ISO 9000 certification and frequently use it as a qualifier of potential suppliers. The growth of small and medium sized companies can often be catalyzed by ISO 9001:2000 acquisition by opening the door to multinational firms. 

In general, the ISO standards make the development, manufacturing and supply of products safer, cleaner, and more efficient. A highlight of the standards Advanced Language Translation Inc. was required to meet include: management involvement, defined and documented quality systems, and a training program among many others. The benefits implied by the certification include: increased productivity and efficiency, and improved communications.

Service companies do not typically seek certification; they are typically sought by manufacturing firms for the purpose of meeting both international process and environmental standards. For Advanced Language Translation Inc. their management, quality, and training processes are more forward thinking than ever. Scott Bass, President of Advanced Language Translation Inc. notes, “ISO 9001:2000 certification has also enabled us to improve. Even though we were always a process focused company, implementing a robust quality management system according to the standard provides a disciplined framework to manage quality continually—not just when it is convenient or when problems with quality arise.” 

For more information on the International Standards organization visit www.iso.org.

Read more about ALT's commitment to quality.

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Advanced Language Translation was founded in 1994 as a corporate translation and localization company. Scott Bass, president and founder, remains focused on innovating the industry by researching new software and multimedia applications to expedite the translation process across a variety of print and online media. Their network of expert translators spans seven continents and their client base spans four continents. For more information on Advanced Language Translation visit their website at www.advancedlanguage.com or call (585) 697-0462.

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