Company History

In the late 1940's, the shores of the United States were awash with a wave of immigrants. Most of these immigrants had traveled across the Atlantic in search of a safe home and haven, and had arrived to the "golden door" with little more than the shirts on their backs and identification papers clutched in their tired hands.

One of these immigrants was Imre Holczler. A young man in his thirties, this talented Hungarian linguist had an ear for languages that allowed him to quickly learn the English language and adapt to the U.S. lifestyle. He settled in New York City and set about helping his fellow immigrants settle into their new homes despite the language barriers they faced.

In 1948, Holczler opened a small storefront that provided professional translation services that were both affordable and accessible to immigrants with a limited knowledge of the English language. Targem, which means "translation" in Hebrew, soon became known as a reliable source for quality translations that were accurate, flawless, and easy to read.

Imre Holczler built his company on honesty and integrity and ran it with a solid commitment to his clients. His highest priorities were the precision of his translations and the confidentiality of his clients' affairs.