Para Plus Translations, INC.

What Para Plus Translations, INC. does

Para Plus Translations, Inc. (Para-Plus) is a privately held, family-owned language services firm founded in 1980 by Sonia M. Santiago in Barrington, New Jersey. The company delivers written translation, oral interpretation, transcription, multimedia/voiceover, and related localization services in more than 100 languages, including sign language and Braille. Operating leadership has transitioned to the founder's sons—Robert Santiago (COO) and Carlos Santiago (VP)—while the founder remains actively involved. Para-Plus is certified as a Minority and Women Business Enterprise in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and is an official member of Pennsylvania's COSTARS cooperative purchasing program (DGS Contract #440013968).

Service delivery is built around a distributed network of freelance native-speaking linguists with 15-25 years of professional experience, paired with a 25-step quality accuracy review aligned to ASTM Standard F 2575-06 and a FIPS 140-2 compliant GoAnywhere secure file transfer system. The product catalog spans conference interpretation (simultaneous, consecutive, whisper), over-the-phone and video remote interpretation, sign language, certified legal and medical transcription, desktop publishing, multilingual typesetting, subtitling, website localization, Braille transcription, and multimedia/dubbing. Quality control and security controls rather than proprietary machine-learning systems are the documented technical differentiators.

Revenue is generated on a project-based and hourly professional-services model, with translation quotes provided on demand and interpretation billed by the hour at language- and industry-dependent rates. Customers are concentrated in legal, healthcare, government, education, financial/insurance, and general business segments, with named federal accounts (U.S. DOJ, FBI, IRS, DHS, State of New Jersey), regional health systems (Cooper, Virtua, Lourdes, AtlantiCare, Inspira, Kennedy), law firms (Archer & Greiner, Fox Rothschild), and insurers (AIG, Highmark). The firm sells through direct enterprise engagement, phone-based scheduling, online quote requests, the COSTARS government contract channel, and referral partnerships through professional associations (ATA, DVTA, GPHCC, World Trade Center Delaware).

Name

Para Plus Translations, INC.

Legal name

Para-Plus Translations, Inc.

Website

https://para-plus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Para Plus Translations is a family-owned language services firm founded in 1980, delivering written translation, interpretation, transcription, and multimedia localization in 100+ languages to government, healthcare, legal, education, and corporate clients primarily across the U.S. Northeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language services (translation and interpretation)

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Localization, Translation & Transcreation (BPAFAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Translation & Transcreation Services (Script/Dialogue Adaptation) (MPAHAFAD), Media Localization Operations & Fulfillment (Packaging, Naming, File Prep, Delivery) (MPAHAFAI), Subtitling & Captioning Services (Timed Text, SDH/CC) (MPAHAFAA), Multilingual Multimedia Localization (Subtitling, Dubbing, Voiceover) (MPAAANAH)

Keywords

• Translation services
• Interpretation services
• Language localization
• Multilingual transcription
• Sign language interpreting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Translation Services: Written translation services for documents, websites, and materials in over 100 languages. Includes document translation, website localization, desktop publishing, multilingual typesetting, Braille translation, and transcription services.
2. Interpretation Services: Oral interpretation services including in-person, over-the-phone (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), conference interpreting (consecutive and simultaneous), whisper interpreting, and sign language interpretation available 24/7.
3. Transcription Services: Foreign language and English-only transcription services for medical, legal, corporate, and conference recordings. Includes certified transcription for court purposes.
4. Multimedia and Voiceover Services: Audio recordings, corporate videos, foreign language voice-overs, dubbing, promotional videos, training materials, and website multimedia services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Para-Plus Translations is a professional language services provider that delivers written translation and oral interpretation services in over 100 languages, including sign language and Braille. Its core offerings span document translation, website localization, desktop publishing, multilingual typesetting, transcription, subtitling, conference interpretation, remote/over-the-phone interpretation, multimedia voiceover, and sign language interpretation for legal, healthcare, government, education, business, and financial sector clients in the US and abroad.

Product overview

Para Plus Translations, INC. offers a comprehensive suite of language services as a unified portfolio of translation and interpretation offerings. The company provides two primary service categories: Translation Services (including Braille translation, Desktop Publishing, Document Translation, Multilingual Typesetting, Multimedia Translation, Website Localization, Transcription, Subtitling, and COSTARS government contracting) and Interpretation Services (including Conference Interpretation, Multimedia & Voiceover, Remote/Over-the-Phone Interpretation, and Sign Language Interpretation). Services are delivered in over 100 languages by native-speaking professionals with 15-25 years of experience, covering industries including business, legal, government, healthcare, education, and financial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Document Translation Services Accurate and cost-effective document translations in over 100 languages, covering advertising, marketing materials, audio tapes, human resource materials, legal documents, manuals, medical reports, depositions, patents, product literature, technical reports, training manuals, video tapes, and website content. Targeted at organizations needing multilingual business, legal, healthcare, and government documentation.
• Braille Translation Services Braille translation and transcription services that convert documents into Braille format to help reduce disparities and inequalities for visually impaired or blind individuals. Targeted at healthcare, educational, and government programs serving blind or low-vision constituents.
• Desktop Publishing Services Desktop publishing services for multilingual print materials including advertisements, annual reports, business cards, flyers, magazines, marketing collateral, menus, newspapers, presentations, press releases, and sales materials, delivered by native-speaking professionals with 15-20 years of experience. Targeted at marketing teams, publishers, and corporate communications departments needing print-ready multilingual collateral.
• Multilingual Typesetting Multilingual typesetting services that ensure translated content is presented effectively to international audiences without losing impact during the translation process. Targeted at marketing teams, publishers, and document production teams producing multilingual collateral.
• Multimedia Translation Services Translation and localization of multimedia projects including websites, DVDs, promotional videos, training materials, and commercial content, handled by native speakers with 15-20 years of professional experience. Targeted at marketing, training, and corporate communications teams producing multilingual multimedia content.
• Website Localization Website translation and localization for businesses and legal, government, financial, healthcare, and educational industries in over 100 languages, designed to help connect organizations with international audiences. Targeted at corporate websites, e-commerce, and brand digital properties needing multilingual online presence.
• Transcription Services Transcription services converting voice-recorded information into text format, specializing in medical, legal, and corporate transcription including conference calls, recorded statements, court hearings, depositions, focus groups, interviews, investigative meetings, and medical reports. Targeted at law firms, healthcare providers, and corporate teams needing accurate written records of audio content.
• Subtitling Services Subtitling services for conference materials and multimedia content supporting multiple languages. Targeted at corporate communications, broadcasters, trainers, and conference organizers producing multilingual video.
• Conference Interpretation Conference interpretation services including consecutive, simultaneous, and whisper interpreting with state-of-the-art wireless interpretation equipment for presentations and interactive discussions in multiple languages. Targeted at conference organizers, legal proceedings, and corporate events with multilingual participants.
• Multimedia & Voiceover Services Multimedia and voiceover services including audio recordings, corporate videos, foreign language voiceovers and dubbing, promotional videos, radio programs, television programs, training materials, video recordings, and video games with lip synchronization and narration expertise. Targeted at corporate communications, broadcasters, and content producers needing multilingual audio and video production.
• Remote / Over-the-Phone Interpretation Remote and over-the-phone interpretation services covering call centers, courtroom proceedings, law enforcement matters, legal consultations, medical emergencies, and other telephonic interpretation needs with security clearance accommodations. Targeted at healthcare, legal, and government operations needing on-demand remote language support.
• Sign Language Interpretation Sign language interpretation services available on scheduled and unscheduled basis with on-call arrangements for after-hours emergencies, combining qualified interpreters with state-of-the-art technology. Targeted at healthcare providers, schools, government agencies, and legal proceedings serving deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
• COSTARS Government Contracting Services Official member services under Pennsylvania's COSTARS cooperative purchasing program, providing non-English translation, translation authentication of documents, on-site document review, and expert testimony for registered public procurement units. Targeted at Pennsylvania state, county, and municipal government buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24+ new client organizations acquired in Q1 2018 alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COSTARS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPara-Plus is an official member of Pennsylvania's COSTARS Program, a cooperative purchasing program administered by the Department of General Services. Provides translation and translation authentication of documents to registered local public procurement units. Pennsylvania DGS Contract #440013968.
• American Translators AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPara-Plus is a certified corporate member of ATA, adhering to the highest standards of service and professionalism in the translation industry.
• Delaware Valley Translators AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of DVTA, a professional association for translators and interpreters in southeastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
• Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GPHCC established in 1990 to serve the growing Hispanic business community in the Philadelphia area.
• World Trade Center DelawareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of World Trade Center Delaware, a private-sector non-profit helping companies succeed in international marketplace, assisting importers, exporters, and foreign companies building presence in the U.S.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lionbridge: Global localization and interpretation services provider, including significant government and healthcare work; overlapping capabilities but different scale and geographic reach.
• RWS Group: Public language services and IP services company; competes in regulated translation, interpretation, and localization for legal, government, and enterprise customers.
• Acolad: European-headquartered language services group with translations, interpretation, and multimedia localization; similar service breadth though a different geographic center of gravity.
• Welocalize: Mid-to-large LSP providing translation, localization, and interpretation services to enterprise and government clients; direct overlap on multilingual services and regulated industries.
• TransPerfect: Global language and business services platform covering document translation, interpretation, multimedia localization and more; competes broadly with Para-Plus across every service line at larger scale.

Emerging players

• Smartling: Translation management platform combining technology-enabled translation with human linguists; more product-led than Para-Plus but overlapping on translation and localization delivery.

Direct peers

• CyraCom: Healthcare-specialized interpretation and translation provider serving hospital systems; overlap with Para-Plus's medical segment and Cooper/Lourdes/Virtua client bases.
• United Language Group: Mid-market LSP offering translation, interpretation, and localization with health and government specialization; comparable mid-size boutique positioning.
• LanguageLine Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of telephonic and in-person interpretation across 100+ languages; competes directly with Para-Plus in healthcare and government contracts, though at significantly greater scale.
• LanguageLink: Telephone and on-site interpretation provider serving legal, healthcare, and government markets; closest comparable in scale and vertical mix to Para-Plus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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