Devan Chemicals is a global developer of specialty chemicals for textiles, headquartered in Belgium and with offices in the United Kingdom, Portugal and the United States. 

As a leading innovator in the areas of protection (flame retardants), freshness (antimicrobial, odor control and insect repellents), thermoregulation (PCMs and cooling technologies), well-being (aromatherapy, wellness technologies and allergen control), release technologies (water repellency and stain removal) and fibers and yarns (functional masterbatch technologies). Since July 2021, Devan has been part of Pulcra Chemicals, a leading specialty chemicals company based in Germany.

Through our no cure no pay audit, we helped Devan Chemicals analyze and optimize various indirect costs.

In mid-2024, we interviewed Maarten De Bosscher, Operations Manager of Devan Chemicals about his experience.

Did you hesitate at first to collaborate with us? 

A few years ago we had already had a previous collaboration some where waste disposal was specifically considered. Because of the cooperation that went well then, I had no doubts about partnering with you again.

How would you describe us to someone who doesn't know us?

You have a thorough follow-up of the files and are very flexible in the cooperation.

What are the benefits of our collaboration? 

By having regular contact regarding the current files and cost reductions, you yourself start to get into a mindset to look for opportunities to reduce costs in all areas. 

What do you use our services for?

I myself do not have enough time to be busy with extensive cost analysis on all services and various goods that are not actually part of our core business. 

Would you enlist our help in the future? 

I think it would be interesting if you would do a thorough analysis of the costs of services and various goods for us every few years. I would definitely enlist your help for this in the future.

To whom would you recommend us?

Anyone in a small/medium-sized company who is involved in purchasing/facilities but does not have the time to do extensive analyses on the cost of the smaller/less strategically important cost items themselves.