The company's purpose is to provide process developments and design services of all kinds, in particular planning of projects in the field of technical facilities, further development of existing products of all kinds, as well as trading, selling and producing related products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.