Participation in industrial and commercial companies, establishment of subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, acquisition, management, exploitation and disposal of patents, trademarks, copyrights, inventions, processes, technical knowledge and similar rights, provision of technical services and administrative services, development, production, distribution and sale of glass container production machines, tableware production machines, glass container inspection machines, related products and related services, as well as conducting trade transactions and financing trade transactions of subsidiaries and other companies affiliated with the company; may purchase and sell real estate.