Our Story
Our story
Wolfestone Group began its journey in 2006 with the founding of Wolfestone, a translation company founded by entrepreneurs Roy Allkin and Anna Bastek. Their mission was to raise the standard of language services by combining professional expertise with dedicated, attentive client support.
From its beginning, Wolfestone was designed to offer something different from other LSPs, where service could feel distant and impersonal. Wolfestone was built to have the capability and technology of a large LSP, while delivering consultative support and a clear point of contact for every client.
From start to finish, clients work with dedicated account and project managers who understand their requirements in detail.
As demand grew, so did the scope of the business. So, what began as a single brand expanded steadily into the wider Wolfestone Group, shaped by client needs.
Today, Wolfestone continues to operate as a core brand within the Group, alongside VoiceBox, Robert Languages International, City Lingual, TauRho Transcribes, and Omni Intercommunications.
Through this growth, Wolfestone Group has developed into a full-service, global language partner. Our teams operate across the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia, providing 24/7 support to clients working across different markets and time zones.
Our original mission has remained unchanged. Every brand within the Group takes the same consultative, personal approach. No automated systems or support ticket queues. Just real people looking to help support global communication.
Trusted by leading teams across sectors
Built around client needs
Everything we’ve developed has come directly from what our clients needed — from expanding services to launching VoiceBox. Here’s how we’ve grown over time.
Company timeline
2006: Wolfestone is founded by Anna Bastek and Roy Allkin, establishing the translation company that would become Wolfestone Group.
2008: Wolfestone opens its first overseas office in Germany and is also recognised with Business Services Business of the Year.
2009: Wolfestone is named Young Business of the Year, reflecting its early growth and momentum.
2010: Roy Allkin named as the youngest-ever Chair of the Association of Translation Companies (ATC).
2012: Anna Bastek is awarded the Woman of the Year, and Wolfestone is recognised as one of the fastest-growing professional services businesses in Wales.
2014: Wolfestone Group launches VoiceBox in response to growing client demand for multimedia localisation services.
2016: Wolfestone Group celebrates its 10th anniversary.
2017: Wolfestone Group acquires Robertson Languages International, extending its services into professional language training. VoiceBox wins Business Services of the Year award.
2018: Wolfestone is named Scale-Up Business of the Year.
2019: The Group opens an office in Romania.
2020: The acquisition of City Lingual further expands the Group’s language training services.
2021: Wolfestone is awarded Business of the Year at the Regional Chamber Awards. Wolfestone Group also expands its global footprint through the acquisition of a German-based translation agency.
2022: Wolfestone Deutschland is launched. Wolfestone Group achieves the ISO 27001:2013 standard, making it one of the few language service providers to hold this security accreditation.
2023: The Group expands operations in the U.S. with an office in Washington, DC. Wolfestone wins Female-Led Growth and Transformative Growth awards at the Wales Fast Growth 50.
2024: Wolfestone Group acquires TauRho Transcribes, adding specialist transcription services to its portfolio.
2025: The Group acquires Omni Intercommunications, a Texas-based language service provider founded in 1978. Wolfestone is also recognised as Best Translation Agency, and the Group is named ATC Member of the Month (September).
What clients can expect from us
Enterprise-ready language services, delivered through human expertise, advanced technology and a unified group of specialist brands.
Across the whole Wolfestone Group, our approach remains consistent.
Every client benefits from dedicated account and project management, with projects actively managed by experienced teams responsible for quality, delivery and clear communication.
You will always have a clear point of contact who understands your requirements and preferences. Additionally, we also ensure an appropriate backup is in place, so there is no disruption if additional support is needed.
With teams across multiple regions, we provide round-the-clock support for clients operating across different time zones. You can rely on responsive communication and continuity, regardless of when or where your projects are being delivered.
Clients gain access to language technology, including translation memory, glossaries and our client portal at no additional cost. These tools support long-term cost savings, particularly for ongoing and high-volume work.
All services are delivered under ISO-certified security processes and in line with GDPR requirements. We maintain robust data security and handling standards, providing assurance for clients working with sensitive or regulated content.
Contact us today for a free quote, consultation or test piece.