Who are we?

At Foreign Language Services (FLS), we offer a comprehensive range of translation, interpreting, and language-related services. Since 1971, we have served industry and commerce as trusted translators and interpreters. Our core expertise includes the translation of operating manuals, maintenance and service manuals, tender documents, commercial brochures, and websites.

Foreign Language Services (FLS) traces its roots back to the language department at GEC’s main site in Stafford, where our founder, Peter Elphick, served as Department Head and lead translator. To this day, Alstom and other companies that evolved from GEC remain valued clients, alongside major organisations such as JCB. FLS has remained an independent, family-run business, now owned and managed by Peter’s daughter, Ann Elphick. Our independence allows us to remain flexible and responsive, tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Our forward-thinking approach keeps us ahead of the industry. By leveraging the latest advanced language technologies and software, we help reduce the cost of your translations and desktop publishing (DTP) without compromising on quality.

At the heart of our company are strong business ethics, which we consider paramount. We provide our clients with full control over their translation databases and use translation memory technology to deliver high-quality translations at a fair and highly competitive price, paired with exceptional customer service.

‘Foreign Language Services Ltd – Translators and Interpreters to

Industry and Commerce since 1971′