Client: National Grid   Industry: Energy - electricity and gas   Service: Translation of reports, technical and commercial documents   Languages: Mainly English > French and French > English
Technical translation services

The client

National Grid is an international electricity and gas company, as well as one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It provides energy to millions of customers across Great Britain and the Northeast US. The company’s domestic transmission system, which covers England and Wales, is linked by an interconnector to the transmission system of France.

The task

National Grid is a long standing client of Comtec and their cooperation goes back more than 10 years. During this time Comtec has assisted National Grid by facilitating the company’s communication with their French partner, RTE, through the translation of a variety of documentation including press releases, quality plans and procedure manuals.

Comtec’s solution

• Specialist translators used with relevant knowledge and experience
• Clear understanding of client requirements through detailed briefing
• Quick turnaround time on all projects
• Latest translation memory software used to ensure accuracy and consistency in style and terminology

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