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Perfact supports leading companies such as SABIC, Sitech &#8211; Ebert HERA and DSM in process optimization, turnarounds and the secondment of certified Lean Six Sigma specialists. Our consultants and project managers know the plants, the safety procedures and the market. 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We understand the complexities of the process industry from the inside out \u2014 from ATEX classifications to turnaround scope freezes. Our professionals speak the language of both the plant manager and the boardroom. Clients choose Perfact because we combine Lean Six Sigma expertise with sector-specific secondment services. 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