The research, development, manufacture and distribution of chemical materials and products, especially based on pure graphite and carbon, and in the field of metal transformation. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in similar enterprises, acquire or establish such enterprises, acquire real estate, rent and sell it, acquire and exploit intellectual and industrial property rights, including know-how, as well as conduct all business and conclude all contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it.