| 1981 |
- Brigitte Messner sets out as a freelance translator and
interpreter.
- The translingua logo is born. |
| 1986 |
- Due to complete incompatibility with other peripherals, the former Wang
computers are replaced with Olivetti equipment. |
| 1987 |
- Procurement of one of the first fax machines in Graz leads to rapid
business expansion.
- Acquisition of a laser printer provides the basis for typesetting support.
- Up to this point translations were completed solely in-house. |
| 1988 |
- Commercial registration as a translation agency due to the increasing
volume of outsourced translations.
- Procurement of a modem, a premature investment given the lack of
electronic communications at the time. |
| 1989 |
- First full-time secretary is taken on. |
| 1990 |
- Switch to Apple Macintosh computers, a necessary step in view of high-
volume demand for Middle and Far Eastern languages. |
| 1991 |
- Relocation to Sparbersbachgasse 12, Graz
- Gradual development of an international network of translators |
| 1994 |
- Milestone instalment of an Intranet with new modems
- Development of the ‘Cicero’ database system streamlines all
administrative processes and allows immediate access to all translator,
customer and order data. |
| 1995 |
- Branch office opens in Vienna at Fischerstiege 10
- Membership of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Austria |
| 1996 |
- Expansion of business activities to include typesetting support, now with the aid of two permanent employees |
| 1997 |
- translingua website launched in four languages |
| 1998 |
- Significant growth due to Austrian presidency of the EU
- Office space extended |
| 2000 |
- No Y2K meltdown |
| 2001 |
- Improved database system and introduction of a professional project
management system
- Third full-time employee is taken on |
| 2002 |
- In-house terminology bank converted to a standardised product
- 3rd place in Austrian ‘Corporate Trio of the Year’ awards
- Membership of the Austro-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce |
| 2003 |
- Further expansion of business activities in SE Europe
- Upgrading of database system
- Redesign of corporate logo
- Redesign and expansion of website |
| 2004 |
- ÖNORM D 1200 hallmark of quality awarded by the Austrian Standards
Institute ON |
| 2005 |
- translingua customer awarded first prize at international Annual Report
Competition
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| 2006 |
- translingua celebrates its Silver Jubilee
- Vienna branch relocates from Fischerstiege 10 to Gonzagagasse 4 |
| 2007 |
- Austrian Standards Institute awards ÖNORM EN 15038 quality certification |
| 2009 | - Renewal of ÖNORM EN 15038 quality certification by Austrian Standards Institute
- Founding member of iQTSP (International Network for Quality Translation Service Providers)
- 21st place in the `Styrian small businesses´category of Austrian's Leading Companies Rating
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