NEW YORK & TOKYO, May 30, 2012 – TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions, today announced a merger with Tokyo-based Yamane Documentation.

Founded in 1995, Yamane Documentation’s service offerings include translation, website localization/development, desktop publishing, and technical writing, with a focus on Japanese and English content.

Yamane Documentation will become a division of the TransPerfect group and will be headed by its founder, Nobushige Yamane. Mr. Yamane will also join TransPerfect’s senior management team.

“We have had a longstanding relationship with TransPerfect, and we are pleased to be joining their family of companies,” said Nobushige Yamane. “We believe that joining the TransPerfect group is a great fit for both our clients and our employees.”

TransPerfect Co-CEO Liz Elting added, “We are delighted to welcome Yamane to the TransPerfect family. Their expertise with Japanese technical translation and desktop publishing will be a valuable addition to our team.”

About Yamane
Founded in 1995 in Tokyo, Yamane Documentation offers business translation, technical translation, localization services, web development, manual writing, and IR/CSR services in areas such as financial, legal, life sciences, and manufacturing. For more information, visit www.yamane.co.jp/en.

About TransPerfect

With annual revenues of over $300 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in 75 cities on five continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.