The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture and trade pumps and systems for liquid gases and similar machines, as well as to manufacture and trade devices of all kinds from this industry. The company may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies. It may provide security of any kind for the liabilities of such companies, including pledges, security assignments or guarantees of any kind. In addition, the company may participate in, establish, acquire and merge with other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and may establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad by resolution of the Board of Directors.