The design, production, rental, management and trade of technological plants, boats and ships, also on behalf of third parties; any activity in the field of industrial automation and in the field of nautical activities; the acquisition, holding, management and sale of participations in any form in other companies, enterprises and consortia in Switzerland and abroad; the financing, provision of services and consulting to the companies participated. The company may, in Switzerland and abroad: carry out all activities, including commercial, industrial, financial, movable and immovable operations, directly or indirectly connected with the corporate purpose; assume and grant representations; provide guarantees, also real, and sureties; acquire, sell, register and exploit trademarks and patents; acquire, alienate, hold, rent and manage real estate; establish branches and subsidiaries.