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Manchester · Est. 1992 · Over 30 Years

About OSW

Three decades of breaking language barriers — trusted by law firms, hospitals, universities and global brands across the UK and Europe.

Founded 1992
Manchester UK
75+ Languages
500+ Clients
30+ Years Experience
Certified Translators
24hr Turnaround
NHS · Legal · Media
Founded 1992
Manchester UK
75+ Languages
500+ Clients
30+ Years Experience
Certified Translators
24hr Turnaround
NHS · Legal · Media
OSW Communication
34 Years of
Excellence
Our Story

Breaking Language Barriers Since 1992

OSW Translation was founded in Manchester in 1992 under the name Orient Script, with a simple but powerful mission: to help people and organisations communicate across language boundaries with clarity, accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

Over the following three decades, we grew from a specialist translation bureau into a full-service multilingual agency — expanding our network of expert linguists, adding interpreting, subtitling, voice-over, and typesetting services, and deepening our expertise across dozens of industries and sectors.

Today, OSW serves banks, law firms, universities, travel companies, NHS trusts, media production houses, and global businesses — delivering language services in 75+ languages to clients across the UK, Europe and beyond. We've been the trusted language partner behind communications that matter.

Through every project, our founding values have never changed: accuracy above all, fast turnaround, fair pricing, and a personal service that treats every client relationship as a long-term partnership.

1992
Year Founded
75+
Languages
500+
Clients Served
24h
Turnaround
What Drives Us

Our Mission

We believe language should never be a barrier. Everything we do is guided by this conviction.

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Accuracy Above All

Every word matters. Our mother-tongue translators are subject-matter specialists — not just linguists. We deliver translations that are not only grammatically correct, but precise in meaning, terminology and tone for your specific field and audience.

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Cultural Sensitivity

Language is more than words. We go beyond literal translation to ensure your message resonates authentically in the target culture — adapting idioms, references, tone and context so nothing is lost in translation.

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Speed & Reliability

Our clients operate in fast-moving environments. We respond to every enquiry within 1–2 hours and offer 24-hour turnaround on standard documents — without ever compromising on quality or accuracy.

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Long-Term Partnership

We don't just complete projects — we build relationships. Many of our clients have been with us for over a decade. We invest in understanding your organisation, your language pairs and your standards, so every project gets better over time.

The People Behind OSW

Our Team

OSW is powered by an international network of expert linguists, dedicated project managers and language specialists — all united by a passion for precise, professional communication.

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Expert Linguists

Our translators and interpreters are recruited for their mother-tongue fluency, professional qualifications, and specialist sector knowledge. Each linguist is carefully vetted and continuously assessed to maintain the highest standards of quality.

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Project Managers

Every project is managed by a dedicated coordinator who understands your requirements and ensures seamless delivery. Your project manager is your single point of contact — responsive, proactive, and committed to your deadlines.

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Language Specialists

From legal interpreters to medical translators, subtitling engineers to voice-over directors — our specialist teams bring deep domain expertise to every project. We don't use generalists where specialists are needed.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by Hundreds Across the UK

★★★★★

"I would highly recommend OSW for any type of translation. They are the only agency that has been able to turn work round quickly enough to meet my deadlines. They have never let me down."

Jacky Cragg
Granada Factuals
★★★★★

"We are delighted with the quality of the translation service, the speed of response and the competitive price. Thoroughly professional at all times."

Mark Sacco
Corporate Affairs Manager, Newcastle College
★★★★★

"OSW are professional, efficient and very user friendly! They recently met our requirements for a female Farsi speaker available on 24 hours notice. Where would we be without them!"

Barbara Smith
JWP Solicitors · Client since 2006
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