The purpose of the company is: the retail and wholesale trade of technical equipment for industry. The purchase of sales mandates for manufactured goods, appliances, plants and gaseous and liquid products. The trade and production of plants for welding and metal cutting. The marketing of electronic articles. The company may acquire, encumber, hold, alienate real estate and, in general, carry out any activity in direct or indirect relation to the company's purpose. The company may participate in other companies and establish branches and subsidiaries, both in Switzerland and abroad.