LanguageLine Solutions, the number one provider of interpretation and translation services across all types of businesses, in the more than $20 billion interpreter and translation industry, today announced it has acquired competitor Pacific Interpreters, a nearly $50 million provider of language services to the healthcare industry from private equity firm Sterling Partners. The combination of these two organizations, with total annual revenue approaching $300 million, will form the nation's largest interpretation provider for hospitals, medical practice groups, clinics and emergency rooms.

"With almost 6,000 combined interpreters working around the clock, 365 days a year, we are uniquely qualified and prepared to help our healthcare clients deal with the many changes hitting this critical-to-life industry," said Scott W. Klein, President and CEO of LanguageLine Solutions. "The acquisition of Pacific Interpreters and its outstanding team helps fulfill our mission of enhancing communications and empowering relationships as the fully responsive, client-focused partner our clients have always received and deserved."

LanguageLine Solutions now has more than 10,000 clients across a number of industries, including healthcare, insurance, banking, government, manufacturing, utilities, communications and information technology.

"Our growing team of professionals has dedicated itself to supporting our clients in their efforts to save time, money and relationships. For our healthcare clients we help save lives," Klein said. "As the population of limited English speakers continues to grow rapidly, we are here to make sure they have access to all of the goods and services available in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom."

 

About LanguageLine Solutions

LanguageLine Solutions, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 200 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). LanguageLine Solutions is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. LanguageLine Solutions is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please call (800) 752-6096 or visit www.languageline.com