About us
From passion to perfection
Our history
Since 1978, comtexto has been connecting people through language, combining precision with a personal touch
The history of comtexto began in 1978 with the founding of Rédaction Française. At a time when the automotive industry and its advertising agencies were increasingly turning their attention to the French-speaking market, the company acted as a linguistic bridge. Its translations soon became the benchmark for quality – virtually all the major car manufacturers relied on its expertise.
The company continued to develop in line with rising demand. Our client base was growing, but our philosophy remained the same: linguistic precision, stylistic finesse and a deep understanding of every industry.
In the 1990s, Marie-Christine Waldburger brought a fresh spirit of innovation to the company. Processes were streamlined thanks to new technologies such as CAT tools and a modern project management system. In 2009, she took over the company and gave it a new name: comtexto. This marked the beginning of an era of expansion and strategic development.
The acquisition of Manrey GmbH (2013) represented a milestone that established comtexto as a leading Swiss language service provider. The growing digitalisation was seen not as a challenge but as an opportunity – comtexto strengthened its market position through technological innovations.
2019 saw another significant development: comtexto acquired Text Control, one of Switzerland’s most renowned proofreading and editing agencies. In 2022, Matthieu Waldburger joined the company as a member of the next generation – with a vision to lead comtexto into the future.
Today, comtexto is much more than just a translation service provider. The company translates, writes and edits texts with the utmost precision – guaranteeing results that are not only linguistically correct, but also stylistically polished and accurate in terms of content. Whether it’s advertising copy, specialist articles or corporate communications – comtexto brings language to life and gives it impact. As an owner-managed family business, it stands for quality, reliability and personalised service. After all, top-quality texts are not mass-produced items; they are tailor-made products for discerning clients.
Language is our craft and precision is our promise – just as they have been for 48 years. Founded in Switzerland in 1978, comtexto has grown from a specialist language consultancy into a leading provider of translation, proofreading and copywriting services.
What set us apart right from the start? Our Swiss values: quality, reliability, precision – and the close, personal support we offer our customers. As an owner-managed family business, we take the time to address individual needs and are committed to long-term partnerships built on trust.
All our linguists are native speakers. They translate, proofread and edit texts with the utmost linguistic sensitivity – always keeping in mind the right tone and the cultural nuances of Switzerland’s national languages. No other company processes more texts for the Swiss market than we do.
With comtexto, you are choosing Swiss excellence at its best: top-quality language services, punctual delivery and personalised support on a bespoke level. Because language is more than just words – it is our mission. Since 1978. And for the future.
An overview of our history
1978
Company founded with a focus on French-language translations
1980
Establishment of the company among Swiss clients in the automotive and advertising sectors
1984
Strong growth in clients from the retail, banking, pharmaceutical and insurance sectors
1989
Founding of Text Control – the first professional proofreading agency in Switzerland
1991
Expansion of the language offering to include Italian and Romansh
1993
Expansion of services to include editing and copywriting
1994
Largest publisher-independent proofreading agency in Switzerland
1996
Expansion of the language offering to include English
2001
Delivery of the first naming project
2007
ntroduction of CAT tools
2009
Acquisition of the company and rebranding as comtexto
2009
Delivery of the first corporate language project
2012
Digitalisation of the business model
2013
Acquisition of Manrey GmbH
2014
Rise into the top tier of language service providers in the Swiss market
2016
Launch of communiTeam – the first provider of multilingual community management in Switzerland
2016
First client project involving AI
2019
Acquisition of Textcontrol AG
2021
Acquisition of Konrad Übersetzungen GmbH
2022
Expansion of the AI offering
2022
Matthieu Waldburger joins the company, with the next generation setting the course for succession
48
Years of experience
What makes us different?
We live (and breathe) languages
We have been writing a success story for over 48 years – first as a translation agency, and later as a pioneer in professional proofreading and editing services in Switzerland. Innovation and quality are the norm for us, not the exception.
Premium language services with a clear emphasis: we specialise in the four official languages of Switzerland – German, French, Italian and Romansh – as well as English. No distractions, just precision.
Large corporations, medium-sized businesses, public institutions and non-profit organisations – our work speaks for itself. Around 1,700 customers have chosen us because we have a deep understanding of their language.
Our core team in Zurich lives and breathes languages. Backed by a network of 400 hand-picked linguists, we turn every word into a “wow”.
47 years of experience combined with state-of-the-art technology and the highest security standards: ISO 17100, ISO 18587 and ISO 27001 are not just certificates, but our promise to you. We don’t just think along with you – we think ahead.
Do you have any additional requests?
We offer the extras.
Swissness you can feel.
Extras that make all the difference.
Accuracy, reliability, quality – not just buzzwords, but our promise to you. Personalised customer service with no waiting on hold. Native-speaking experts for flawless texts with Swiss values in every line. Fully committed to quality since 1978. Do you have any specific requests? Perfect, because we’ve got the extras you’re looking for.