The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of surface treatment of stones, metals and other materials, and in particular the engraving of such materials, the development of new methods of surface treatment, as well as the development, manufacture and distribution of machines for surface treatment. The company can acquire, hold, exploit and license inventions, patents and other intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.