Jan Kolbaba
Prikrakov 22
Hlinsko v Cechach 1
539 01, Czech Republic
Date of Birth:
19th January, 1975
Mother tongue:
Czech
Marital status:
Driving license:
Married
A1, A, B, C, T
Mobile:
Fax:
Skype:
+420 777 344 336
+420 469 344 336
jackol22
E-mail(s):
Website:
www.transl-services.com
Education
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1989 – 1993
1993 – 1998
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1999 – 2003
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2008 – 2009
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2009 – 2012
Secondary School of Industries - Graduation
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Examination
Certificate
Business Academy - State Language School - State Language
Examination
University of Cambridge – FCE Certificate (First Certificate in
English)
GO T.E.S.O.L. (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Examination GO
Job history & current occupation
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1995 - 1998
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1998 - 2002
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2002 - present
Elektropraga a.s., Hlinsko v Cechach - production & design
engineer
Plaster Hlinsko, s.r.o., Hlinsko v Cechach - production manager,
material-technical provisions
Technical (since 2005 full-time) freelance translator and owner of
Jackol Translation Services company
Languages
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Czech (native)
English (working)
Slovak (working)
Russian
Polish
Positions acquired
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Full-time freelance technical translator
Language Lead for TIDB (Technical Information Database) and CNH (Case New Holland)
projects, responsible for translating, creating & maintaining glossaries and TMs, implementing
QA procedures, complete checks of final documents.
Proofreader
Editor
Localizer
Translator evaluator
Project manager
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
Experience
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Technical translations in the field of Heavy machinery, Civil engineering, Audio & Video
(analogue/digital), Household appliances, Operation / Maintenance & Safety manuals,
Construction machinery, Computer technologies, Construction, Electronics, Heating systems,
Mechanical engineering, IT, Software & Hardware, Metal cutting & Surface treatment, Webpages & Software localization
Software equipment
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Windows Ultimate and XP Professional, MS Office Professional Plus 2010, SDL Trados
Studio 2015 Plus, memoQ 2015 (translator pro), SDL Trados Studio 2009 Plus, SDL
MultiTerm 2015 + 2009, SDL Passolo 2009, SDL Trados 2007 SP2, SDL MultiTerm 7,
SDLX 2007 SP2, Transit 3.0, Translator 2007, Millennium 7.5, Wordfast, IBM Translation
Manager 6.0.9, Adobe Acrobat 2010 X, Adobe FrameMaker 8
Hardware equipment
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Desktop DELL Studio XPS 8100 (Intel Core i7, RAM 6144 MB, ATI Radeon HD5770 1GB,
HDD 2000 GB, Windows 7 Ultimate), triple-monitor setup (technology EyeFinity): 2×
monitors ASUS VB171D 17" LCD + 1x monitor ASUS VE228H 22" 1920×1080, Printer
Samsung Xpress Color C410W, Scanner Canon CanoScan LiDE25, permanent connection to
internet (6072/384 kb/s), webcamera Logitech QuickCam, laptop Dell Inspiron 15R (Intel
Core i5 3337U Ivy Bridge, 15.6" LED 1366×768, RAM 6GB, AMD Radeon HD7670M 1GB,
HDD 1TB, Windows 8), iPhone 6 (64GB), Handheld Asus MyPal A636. Click here to see my
work station.
Interests
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Music, Travelling, Guitar, Piano, Fishing, Sport, Motorbikes
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
Brief list of completed translation projects
Projects listed below are sorted into different areas of expertise for your convenience and
review. These projects have been translated, localized and/or proofread within the framework of
several years and many are constantly updated.
HEAVY MACHINERY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.................................................................................. 3
AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY .............. 4
TOOLS, SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS CATALOGUES ........................................................................................ 6
SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE LOCALIZATION .................................................................................................. 6
HARDWARE MANUALS, USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................... 6
AUDIO AND VIDEO, DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................. 7
MEDICAL DEVICES ................................................................................................................................... 8
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................. 8
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY, PULP & PAPER .......................................................................................... 9
QUESTIONNAIRES, SURVEYS, TRAININGS................................................................................................ 9
WEBSITES - TRANSLATION, PROOFREADING AND LOCALIZATION........................................................ 10
BOOKS, MAGAZINES, SALES BROCHURES ............................................................................................. 10
OTHER.................................................................................................................................................... 11
HEAVY MACHINERY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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G.D S.P.A. ITALY – Making and Packing Machinery (390.000 words):
Translation of Instruction manuals, Preventative Maintenance manuals, Electrical manuals,
Machine-maintenance manuals, Safety manuals, Guard safety manuals, Adjustment manuals
for packaging machinery for tobacco and cigarettes compound of X3 hinge-lid packer,
X3000 hinge-lid packer, C600/Pack wrapping line, PB15 packet reservoir, AN stamp
applicator group, CI Coupon insert group, CT Cartoner machine, CV over-wrap group
and Operator interface IPC – www.gidi.it
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MAKINO – Horizontal machining center A71&A81 – Installation Manual (43.000 words)
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Horizontal machining center A1 – Maintenance Manual (76.500 words)
JIG Controller PRO (PMC2) Axl Series (19.500 words)
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BREDEL SPX – Hose Peristaltic Pumps – User Manual (5.200 words)
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TELESTACK – Track conveyor TC421 – User Manual (17.500 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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LOGSET – Harvester Head 4M HamsterTM – User Manual (9.500 words)
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CASCADE – “K-Fork Positioner/Sideshifter” – User Manual (3.500 words), Safety
Instructions (1.500 words)
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HUSQVARNA – “SAS-AV” - Starting Instructions (2.500 words)
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HUSQVARNA – “ZZxx CE - Zero Turn Rider” – Operator manual (11.500 words)
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TELESTACK – Track conveyor TC421 – Operator manual (16.500 words)
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ROBINAIR – Recover, recycle, Recharge machine, model AS12XX-X – Original Instructions
(12.100 words)
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TENNANT – Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher – Operator Manual (9.800 words)
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SANDVIK – Hydraulic Lowering Conveyor QJ241 – Operator’s Manual and Parts Manual
(24.470 words)
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TORO – 2024 Directional Drill for underground drilling and pullback operation for utility lines
– Operator’s Manual (31.000 words)
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TORO – Workman MD and MDX Utility Vehicle – Operator’s Manual (14.268 words)
AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
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MOFFETT – Truck-mounted Forklift – User Manual (22.000 words)
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CASE – Wheel Loader CASE 921E – Operator’s Manual (38.670 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – Hydraulic excavator E16B – E18B – Operator’s Manual (36.200 words)
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CASE – Excavator CASE WX 210, WX 240 – Operator’s Manual (61.293 words)
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CASE IH – CVX 140, CVX 150, CVX 160, CVX 175, CVX 195 Tractors – Operator’s
Manual (43.422 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – T6010, 6020, 6030, 6050, 6070, Delta and Plus Tractors – Operator’s
Manual (96.700 words)
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TOYOTA – Forklift XXXxxx – Operator’s Manual (18.024 words)
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CASE III – PUMA 165 CVX, 180 CVX, 195 CVX, 210 CVX, 225 CVX Tractors – Operator’s
Manual (91.100 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – T7030, T7040, T7050, T7060, T7070 Power Command & Auto
Command Tractors – Operator’s Manual (106.000 words)
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TOYOTA – Forklift X 243 – Operator’s Manual (11.723 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – T6000 Tractors – Operator’s Manual (104.200 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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NEW HOLLAND – T50xx Tractors – Operator’s Manual (75.729 words)
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NACCO – WAREHOUSING L02.0M D444 – A939 – Operating Manual (17.000 words)
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CESAB – Fork-lift Trucks BLITZ 315-420 – Operator’s Manual (26.000 words)
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CNH – TI DB – CVT/CVX PUMA 130, 145, 160, CVT 6130, CVT 6145, CVT 6160 –
Operator’s Manual (90.000 words)
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HYSTER – Warehousing LO2.0-LO2.0L-LO2.0M – Operating Manual (19.500 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – Wheel Loader W190C - W230C – Operator’s Manual (66.500 words)
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CASCADE CORPORATION – Fixed Frame Paper Roll Clamps – Operator's Guide (3.500
words)
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NEW HOLLAND – OM Grader F-SERIE-T3 – Operating Manual (23.500 words)
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HYSTER – Fork Lift Truck P2.0HL – Operating and Maintenance manual (15.066 words)
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MCCULLOCH – M105-77XC Tractor – Operating Manual (5.500 words)
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BT PRODUCTS AB – Forklift VCE100, 120, 135 – Operator's Manual (18.933 words)
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CASE – Loader Backhoe 580/590ST – Operator's Manual (66.000 words)
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CASE – Loader Backhoe B100C/B100LR/B100CTC/B110C/B110CTC/B115C – Operator's
Manual (57.000 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – Wheeled excavator WE170B & WE190B – Operator's Manual (49.700
words)
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CASE IH – AXIAL FLOW 130 and 230 – Quick Instructions MY13 (5.500 words)
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NEW HOLLAND – Mini Excavator E35/39B SR CX35/39B – Operator's Manual (34.400
words)
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UTILEV – Electrical Three-wheel Forklift Truck – Operation and Maintenance Manual
(15.500 words)
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CASE – Round Balers CASE IH – Balers Station presentations / New RB Power Pack 2014
(19.283 words)
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SUZUKI – Complete Owner's Manuals (Safety Instructions, Operation and Maintenance) and
Service Manuals for the following types of motorbikes: GSX-R1000/Z (21.700 words),
GFS1250S/SA (19.596 words), VZR1800BZ (17.746 words), GSF650/S/A/SA (19.615 words),
GSX-R600 (21.925 words), GSX-R750 (21.860 words), VL1500/B/T/BT (17.511 words),
VL800B (14.159 words), AN400A_L4 (16.122 words), RMX450Z (15.777 words), VZ800_L4
(17.601 words), AN650_L4 (18.922 words), DR-Z70_L4 (12.237 words), GSR750_L4 (19.462
words), GSX1250FA_L2 (19.561 words), GSX1300RA_L4 (21.525 words), GSX60FA_L2
(19.453 words), RM-Z250Z (28.961 words), SFV650A (19.398 words), DL650A_L4 (20.809
words), DR-Z125L_L4 (13.182 words), GW250_L3 (17.854 words), RM85_L4 (24.486
words), RM-Z450_L4 (53.420 words), RV125_L3 (14.082 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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SUZUKI – Complete Owner's Manuals (Safety Instructions, Operation and Maintenance) for
the following types of ATVs: LT-A400F (19.951 words), LT-F250 (18.060 words), LTA500X_L2 (20.264 words), LT-Z400 (18.948 words), LT-A500XP_L4 (20.374 words), LTA750X_L4 (20.669 words), LT-A750XP_L4 (20794 words), LT-Z50_L4 (17.285 words), LTZ90_L4 (17.210 words)
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DEUTZ-FAHR – User’s Manual for Tractors ZKDAxxxxTD10000 (55.874 words)
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SUZUKI – Complete Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions, Operation and Maintenance) for
Suzuki cars of SX4 series (23.554 words)
TOOLS, SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS CATALOGUES
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KENNAMETAL – tools for milling, holemaking & finishing, tapping, grooving, threading and
cut-off tools, tooling systems (25.000 words) – www.kennametal.com.
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HILTI – Product Catalogues for Measuring, Anchoring, Cutting, Drilling, Anchoring, Firestop,
Screw Fastening and Diamond systems, Cordless and Cutting tools (9.500 words)
SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE LOCALIZATION
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FAMATECH – Radmin 3.1 Remote Control Software – Fast and reliable PC Remote Control
Software for Secure Networking, www.famatech.com (10.000 words)
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IBM – software documentation (17.500 words)
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MICROSOFT – Translation and localization of scripts of MS Office versions 2003, 2000 and
XP in Czech (75.000 words)
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SKYPE for LCD TVs – translation and proofreading of function terms and messages (2.500
words)
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SUZUKI – Diagnostic Tester Suzuki SDT (II) – Diagnostic Software, Operator’s Manual
(32.500 words)
HARDWARE MANUALS, USER INTERFACE
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RICOH Printer / Scanner / Copier – Operating instructions (20.000 words)
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RICOH FAX Option Type 2000 – Operating instruction (30.000 words)
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DELL – Golden Gate Slim Tower OM – software documentation (37.000 words)
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ASUS – ASUS P526 SmartPhone, User Manual (6.000 words)
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ROXIO – Easy Media Creator, User Manual (23.500 words)
– PhotoSuite 8, User Manual (9.000 words)
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EPSON – Handheld Color Image Scanner XXXX – User’s Guide (9.500 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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EPSON – Epson Total Disc Maker XXX – UI translation, User’s guide (48.000 words)
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EPSON – EPSON Scanner XX-xxxx, XX-xxxx – User’s Guide (16.054 words)
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EPSON – EPSON Printer xxxx – User’s Guide (20.572 words)
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EPSON – Multimedia Projector EB-xxxx, EB-xxxxW – Projector Operation Guide (basic)
(8.237 words)
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EPSON – Multimedia Projector EB-xxxx, EB-xxxxW – Projector Operation Guide (advanced)
(16.629 words)
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EPSON – Multimedia Projector EB-45xxWi, EB-46xxW, EB-44xxW – User’s guide (20.500
words)
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CASE IH – Autoguidance System XXX xxxx – Operator’s Manual (41.536 words)
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CASE III – AFS AccuGuideTM Autoguidance System – Operator’s Manual (41.367 words)
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CASE III – AFS XXX Display, Precision Farming Software – Operator’s Manual (47.300
words)
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NEW HOLLAND – IntelliSteerTM Auto Steering System – Operator’s Manual (40.300 words)
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PANASONIC – Personal computer CF-xx series – Operating Instructions (25.000 words)
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LINX – Continuous Ink Jet Printers/coders 5xxxDC/Solver/BC – Product sheets (4.500 words)
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PANASONIC – Personal computer CF-19 series – Operating Instructions (12.500 words)
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PANASONIC – Personal computer CF-H2 series – Operating Instructions (11.200 words)
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OCÉ – ColorWave® XXX Printing System – User Manual / Operating information (23.557
words)
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OCÉ – PlotWave® XXX System – Operation Guide / Operating information (33.999 words)
AUDIO AND VIDEO, DOCUMENTATION
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TOSHIBA – DVD Player SD-370 EKE – User Manual (6.500 words)
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SHARP – LX-40, 46 and 52xxxxxxx LCD COLOR TV – Operation Manual (7.500 words)
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FUNAI – Home Theater – Owner’s Manual (19.300 words)
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SHARP – 3D TV Glasses – Owner’s Manual (5.000 words)
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JVC – Compact Component System – NX-F7, NX-F3, NX-F4B (20.000 words)
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JVC – Micro Component System – UX-xxxx (16.000 words)
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TESCO – manuals for iPods, picture frames, MP3 players, TV sets, clocks and more
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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YAMAHA – Catalogue Of Digital Home Theatre Components (19.800 words)
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SHARP – LCD TV LC-80LE64xx – User Manual, Initial Setup Guide (12.500 words)
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EPSON – Multimedia Projector – EB-17xx(W) User's Guide (26.416 words)
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EPSON – Multimedia Projector – EB-19xx(W) User's Guide (34.397 words)
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SHARP – LCD TV LC-60LExxxx – User Manual (24.000 words)
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ZENEC – NAVICEIVER Z-E3215 for BMW vehicles – User Manual (9.500 words)
MEDICAL DEVICES
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GE HEALTHCARE – OptimaTM CT system CTxxx – Technical Publication (9.500 words)
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KONICA MINOLTA – Direct Digitizer Regius XXX – User’s guide (8.000 words)
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PANASONIC – Oral Irrigator XXXX – User’s Guide (3.500 words)
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GE HEALTHCARE – Optima CT5xx (Pro) Series – Technical Reference Manual (8.500
words)
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GE HEALTHCARE – DiscoveryTM CT7XX HD (Multislice CT Scanner) – User Manual
(205.000 words)
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ARCTIKO – Low temperature Freezing Cabinet UPLTF (xx/xxx) – Operating Instructions –
(3.800 words)
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DRUCKER DIAGNOSTICS – Laboratory Centrifuge, Models 642xxx, Operator’s Manual
(4.900 words)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS
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SIEMENS – Cast-Resin Transformer GEAFOL – Operating Instructions (2.774 words)
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC – MA Remote Controller PAR-xxxxx for Air conditioning system –
Operator’s Manual (17.200 words)
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TYCO / Thermal Controls – Hot Water Temperature Maintenance System – HWAT® -System
– Installation and Maintenance Manual (6.500 words)
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TYCO / Thermal Controls – Industrial Heat-Tracing – Product and Project Services/Heat
Management Systems (HMS), Project Services, Electric heat-tracing systems/Parallel heating
systems/Polymer or Mineral insulated series heating systems/Special applications and
systems/Product Datasheets (66.500 words)
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC – Smart ME Controller – Installation Manual (6.600 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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MERSEN – Surge Protection Solutions – Solutions guide for Lighting and Surge Protection
Devices (SPD) (9.500 words)
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY, PULP & PAPER
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John Zink Hamworthy Combustion – LPMx-X/PSFXX-60 Low NOx Gas Burners (Natural
Draft) – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals (14.600 words)
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TYCO – HiLok High Performance Butterfly Valves, oil and gas distribution – Installation and
Maintenance Instructions, Data Sheets (11.500 words)
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PENTAIR– Operating and Safety Instructions for VANESSA Valves - Series 30,000 (2.500
words)
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John Zink International – Efficient Utility Tip – Operating Manual (3.500 words)
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Andritz Qy / Pulp & Paper– Recausticizing – Process Description Document (10.620 words)
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Andritz Qy – White Liquor Plant / LimeGreen Filter and Trap, Circulation Pump – Installation,
Operating and Maintenance instructions, Technical documentation (10.600 words)
QUESTIONNAIRES, SURVEYS, TRAININGS
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MAZDA – online translation – questionnaire (2.000 words)
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CANON – Canon Customer Care Survey (5.000 words)
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SHELL – “Supervising for Safety” Training Materials (37.000 words)
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EUROPEAN FOUNDATION for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (7.500
words)
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Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for Czech Republic Ministry of Defense – “ReArmament of the army of the Czech Republic with Armored Personnel Carriers” (13.000
words)
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CNH – Power Pack PUMA – Training Manual (39.566 words)
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AIR PRODUCTS – SAP “Systems, Applications and Programs” (150.000 words)
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CNH – Magnum EP Power Pack – Training Manual (15.017 words)
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CNH Austria – PUMA CVX Tier 4 WBT – Web Based Training (7.915 words)
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CNH – QUANTUM Power Pack – Training Manual (8.000 words)
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CNH – CASE IH AF 9120 - Workbook (11.000 words)
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CNH – FARMALL-C Power Pack – Training Manual (7.500 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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CASE IH – „AF Cutter bar“ – Commercial Training (3.500 words)
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CASE IH – Axial Flow 130 Series Rotary Combines – Commercial Training (19.500 words)
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CASE IH – Axial-Flow Flagship Combines (Axial Flow 230 Efficient Power) – Web Based
Training (5.000 words)
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CASE IH – „Axial Flow Efficient Power Pocket Guide“ – Commercial Training (4.500 words)
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CASE IH – Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) – Introduction & General Information (4.500
words)
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VOX SURVEYS – Control Techniques – Customer Satisfaction Survey (1.100 words)
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CASE IH – Farmall C EP – Competitive comparisons, Power Pack (11.500 words)
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CASE IH – Farmall U PRO – Power Pack (9.500 words)
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CASE IH – Profi CVT+Maxxum CVX – Power Pack (5.500 words)
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CNH – Tier4 a SCR System – Online Technical Training (7.500 words)
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IVECO – Iveco Stralis Euro VI / Iveco Eurocargo Euro VI – Online Courses – Telematics,
Braking, SCR System (10.500 words)
WEBSITES - TRANSLATION, PROOFREADING AND LOCALIZATION
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FAMATECH – Radmin Remote Control Software – translation & proofreading & localization
(18.000 words), www.famatech.com
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Project “HELP – For life without tobacco” www.help-eu.com – translation & proofreading &
localization (11.000 words)
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HEWLETT-PACKARD – Translation/Proofreading of Web Content http://www.hp.azlan.com
(37.700 words)
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COOPERVISION – Translation/proofreading
http://www.coopervision.com (60.000 words)
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CASE IH Agriculture – Translation of Web Content http://www.caseih.com (81.000 words)
of
Web
Content
(Contact
Lenses)
BOOKS, MAGAZINES, SALES BROCHURES
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DELPHI – "TECH-TALK" – Magazine for Automotive Technicians (8.500 words)
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IVECO – "ZOOM" – Internal Magazine Iveco (3.500 words)
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MASSEY FERGUSON – Sales Magazine for New Tractors – MF 7600 Series (4.500 words)
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MASSEY FERGUSON – Sales Magazine for MF 3600 Series Tractors (4.500 words)
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139
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History and surroundings of Ceske Budejovice – Traveler's Guide (38.000 words)
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DELPHI – Workshop Manual EUI - E3 – (13.900 words)
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KIA – FLC Family-Like Care Brochure (2.500 words)
OTHER
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Agreements on long term cooperation with Plaster s.r.o. (civil engineering, business), Katring
s.r.o. – technical translations & interpreting (metal cutting & surface treatment), Jekabkon s.r.o.
– wire harness manufacturer (translations & interpreting), Spektrum s.r.o. – translation of
technical documents (Pilot RWE Cz)
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User manuals of different brands for MP3, CD/DVD players, TVs, USB devices, cameras,
fryers, toasters, blenders, juicers, coffee makers, steam irons, cooling boxes, baby-telephones,
door-bells, wireless mice, GPS devices and more (more than 280.000 words)
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TESCO – Household appliances – sewing machines, hair trimmers, microwave ovens, deep
fryers, picture frames, webcams, table fans, iPods, CD/MP3 players and more – User manuals
(more than 190.000 words)
Notice: detailed information on translated projects upon request
ID-Nr.: 73972461, Vat-Nr.:cz7501193139