The company's purpose is the distribution of industrial machines and equipment of all kinds, as well as the development, application, and distribution of coating and coating processes and systems used in production, pharmaceutical and food industry development. The company may hold and exploit patents, licenses, and intellectual property rights such as trademarks, designs, and process technologies. It may also provide financing, guarantees, and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may acquire or establish similar or related businesses, acquire, develop, sell, and encumber properties or real estate, and enter into all transactions and contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may also establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad by resolution of the board of directors.