The company's purpose is to provide planning, consulting and training services in the field of galvanizing and surface technology, industrial water and wastewater technology, chemistry and occupational safety, as well as services for business consulting and quality and environmental management systems, and consulting of all kinds. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.