The company's purpose is to provide engineering and planning services, develop, design, plan and maintain building envelopes, in particular facades, windows, doors, gates, glazing, sun protection and cladding in all materials. The company may establish branches, business premises and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate directly or indirectly in other companies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, movable assets and intellectual property rights (patents, licenses and other industrial property rights) as well as other assets in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.