The company's purpose is the trade of products and machines, the management of patents and the development of market studies, in the fields of chemistry and industry, particularly in the areas of cleaning, maintenance and disinfection. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate (excluding activities prohibited by the LFAIE), carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or related thereto directly or indirectly. The company may grant guarantees, make loans or advances to shareholders or third parties.