Since 1800, the company has developed and completed its range of products and services for professionals in the jewellery, silverware and goldsmith industry and recently also in the dental sector. It has now joined Cookson, the global leader in the processing of precious metals, which is traded on the London Stock Exchange and employs about 15.000 people in 40 countries, including 1.500 in the field of precious metals. Production sites are located in the United States, England, Spain and Thailand. Our products are distributed in more than 100 countries all over the world. We also sell semi-finished products, primers, chains per meter and finished jewellery in many alloys of gold and as well in silver and platinum. We also provide tools and equipment for jewellers, precious waste treatment and finally a range of investment services and gold dental alloys. Our laboratory is approved by customs services for punching and hallmarking of precious metal objects.

To be able to do business without impediments, COOKSON, specialist in the field of metallurgy, electronics and precious metals, regularly collaborates with experts in the field of interpretation and translation in court proceedings and litigations.

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In a world where communication is becoming increasingly complex and demanding, the language barrier must be broken down to give way to efficiency and spontaneity.

This has been the fundamental basis of my profession as interpreter & translator since 1989.

I have carried out many different types of assignments as an interpreter (in cabin simultaneous interpretation, and person to person consecutive interpretation) with various international organizations as well. Several multinationals corporations.

As an interpreter, I specialize in German, Greek, French and English.

I also deliver high quality written translations into Greek and/or & into Cambodian - Khmer.

If you need other languages or conference equipment for one of your upcoming events, please let me know and I’ll help build you a team that's just right.

Totally operational and mobile, I can go immediately to any place in Europe and the world. I have travelled for assignments, up to four weeks at times, in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, UK, USA, Portugal, Poland, Sweden Togo and, of course, France!

Whatever your language challenge may be, do not hesitate to contact me, I'm sure we'll find the right solution, quickly and effectively.

Looking forward to working with you soon!

Elef Vakalis

Call my land line at +33 1.46.21.07.69‬ or mobile at +33 6 89 87 27 53 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.