Manufacturing and distribution of, as well as trading in, metal ladders and other metal goods, provision of logistics services for third parties, and management and administration of properties. The company may participate in other companies, acquire and sell licenses, patents and other intangible assets, as well as real estate, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, found, participate in or merge with similar or related companies, and in general conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. Furthermore, the company may grant loans and other direct and indirect financing, including but not limited to cash pooling liabilities, to its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders, and provide security for the obligations of these parties, including through pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets, as well as guarantees of any kind, whether paid or unpaid.