Cintra Translation today announced that it has purchased translation agency First Edition Translations. Cintra was founded in the city in 1995 and is well known as a language services provider for council, health and police authorities in East Anglia and the Midlands. The First Edition purchase signals Cintra’s growing strength in the commercial translation and interpreting sector.
Making the announcement, Cintra Translation CEO Jerry Froggett, said: “Quality is in the DNA of Cintra and First Edition. We have in common a consistent emphasis on quality and trust that has earned both companies many loyal clients here and internationally.”
“Now with First Edition on board, Cintra is exceptionally well-placed to support the diverse businesses operating here in what is one of Europe’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions. We look forward to considerable growth in our market share.”
First Edition Translations Director, Sheila Waller, who owned and ran the company with husband Jeremy Waller as CEO, since 1997, will play a key role in realising that vision for growth. She commented: “Our shared commitment to quality and integrity is fundamental to our plans for the future.”
Jeremy Waller will continue to maintain a prominent role in Cambridge, including owning the art gallery, jewellers and craft gallery, Primavera, on King’s Parade and Magdalene Street. He will also continue to advise on commercial and financial matters in Cambridge.
The companies will continue to trade as Cintra Translation and First Edition Translations respectively with no immediate plans for a change of business entity.
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