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United Language Group Ranks Among Top Language Services Providers Globally in 2024

Annual survey by CSA Research recognizes United Language Group as a top contender in the language solutions industry 

(Minneapolis, Minn.) – United Language Group, long an innovative presence in the language solutions industry, has been named one of the leading providers of language services worldwide by independent market research firm CSA Research. In their 2024 rankings, based on verified revenues from 2023, United Language Group secured the 18th position globally in the $55.61 billion language services industry. 

The language services and technology industry encompass a wide array of players, ranging from specialized agencies to global giants. With this prestigious recognition, United Language Group solidifies its position as a major contributor to the multi-billion-dollar global language services market.  

United Language Group is a leading translation, interpretation, and localization provider, serving customers in over 250 languages. For more than 40 years, ULG has combined superior linguistic expertise with proprietary technology powered by the latest advancements to deliver accurate translations and interpretations, foster language access, and improve customer experiences across industries worldwide.  

Comments the CEO of United Language Group, Nic McMahon "We are honored to be recognized as a leading provider in the global language services industry. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional language solutions that help businesses communicate effectively across language barriers. As we continue to develop and expand our services, we remain dedicated to helping our clients succeed in an increasingly interconnected world." 

Hélène Pielmeier, CSA Research global market study analyst, recognizes the crucial role of the language services industry in today's global business landscape: “LSPs not only bridge linguistic and cultural gaps but also drive global business growth by enabling effective communication across borders. Our 20th annual ranking of the top LSPs worldwide and by region highlights the leaders who are setting the standard for excellence in the industry.”  

She adds, “The industry has entered the Post-Localization Era, a period of profound transformation for LSPs. Future growth will stem from language services, enhanced with more NLP insight and by more powerful algorithms, and become core services for a wider range of international content operations. Such offerings help clients expand their global customer engagement and experience.” 

Study Methodology 

CSA Research uses structured and documented methodologies to ensure independent and reliable data-driven research for language service providers, technology vendors, global enterprises, and investors. The rankings of the largest suppliers are based on confirmed revenue from 2023. This is the 20th year CSA Research has studied the language services industry and the third year in a row that ULG has appeared in the rankings.   

 Included in CSA Research’s global market study is the ranking of the largest language services and translation technology providers in the world, as well as across seven regions.  

Information Sources 

CSA Research’s annual study of the language services and technology market is based on a rigorous methodology that ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data published for this and other reports based on its Global Market Study (“Methodology: Global Market Study (2024)”). Instead of estimating values, the firm uses the exact data provided and verified and authorized by LSPs and technology vendors for the ranking.  

About United Language Group 

For over 20 years, United Language Group (ULG) has provided the language services required to overcome language barriers in a global marketplace and is now helping our customers reach digital first goals. As a language solutions partner built on quality processes and linguistic expertise, ULG is one of the world’s largest and most innovative translation, localization, and interpreting providers. With offices all over the world, ULG is the trusted partner for thousands of regulated and non-regulated businesses. 

About CSA Research 

CSA Research is the premier independent market research company focused on language services and technologies. It provides reliable market research for global organizations to operationalize, benchmark, optimize, and innovate industry best practices in globalization, internationalization, localization, interpreting, and translation. 

Company Name: United Language Group 

Contact: Natalie Ayers, Vice President of Marketing - Natalie.ayers@ulgroup.com