The purpose of the company is to trade in chemicals for surface treatment, laboratory materials and technical equipment. The company can provide consulting and brokerage services. The company can acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate. It can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and third parties, and provide security of all kinds for their liabilities, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. It can acquire, encumber, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds. Furthermore, it can conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.