About LocaTran | ISO-Certified Language Service Provider & Translation Agency

We exist to remove language barriers to growth, so that products, content, and ideas can reach the people and markets they were created for.

"We aim to be more than a service provider. Our goal is to become an extension of your team, learning your business so you can focus on running it."

LocaTran Translations was founded in Nanjing in 2004 by a team of experienced translation and localization specialists.

Today, more than 20 years later, we have grown into an ISO-certified language services provider included in industry rankings published by CSA Research and Slator. We are headquartered in Shanghai, and our Nanjing office serves as a major delivery and quality hub. From these two locations, we support clients across Asia and other global markets.

What has not changed is our standard for the work itself. Good translation should read naturally, accurately convey the source, and feel appropriate for its target market.

2004

Founded in Nanjing

Over 20 years of experience

150+

Languages and dialects

supported

3,000+

Vetted linguists

worldwide

80M+

Words delivered

each year

2004

Founded in Nanjing by a team of translation and localization specialists.

Expansion

Expanded into a full-service localization provider and established its headquarters in Shanghai.

2020

Recognized among Asia-Pacific's top 30 language service providers by CSA Research.

2025

Named an Asia-Pacific market leader by CSA Research and included in the Slator Index.

2026

Named to the CSA Research Verified Top 100™ (2026), ranking No. 91 worldwide.

Today

AI-assisted workflows combine generative AI, machine translation, and automation with expert human oversight.

In-market expertise, carefully managed

We work with vetted linguists who have native-level fluency, relevant subject-matter expertise, and deep knowledge of the target market. They understand how language is actually used in the markets they serve.

Made for the target market

We assess every project by asking a simple question: Does the content feel natural, accurate, and appropriate for its intended market? Cultural and technical fit matter as much as a faithful rendering of the source.

Human expertise, accelerated by AI

We combine people and technology rather than choosing between them. For each content type, risk level, and business goal, we select the appropriate technology and the right level of human review.

Built for long-term partnerships

We learn your business, terminology, and brand voice, supporting you project after project and release after release. Many clients continue to work with us year after year.

Technology helps us work more efficiently, while human expertise helps ensure that the work is accurate, relevant, and reliable. In Shanghai and Nanjing, more than 60 in-house specialists plan, run, and manage every engagement and quality-check its deliverables: project managers, terminologists, engineers, and senior reviewers.

They are supported by a global network of more than 3,000 vetted linguists, selected for their language pair, subject-matter expertise, and market knowledge. Each client has dedicated contacts for account management, project delivery, and linguistic quality, creating clear ownership and accountability from start to finish.

The company is still led by its founding team, providing continuity and accountability that help foster long-term client relationships.