Both in Switzerland and abroad, industry and trade in all its forms, by way of purchase, sale, import, export, commission and brokerage of metals and plastics, and in particular the manufacture, purchase and sale of profiles and their accessories, ceilings and their accessories, and in general all other articles related to suspended ceilings; creation, acquisition, sale, operation of all industrial and commercial establishments, branches, agencies and offices; ownership, rental, short-term or long-term leasing, with or without a promise of sale, of all properties, built or unbuilt, that can serve in any way the needs and business of the company; acquisition of all patents, licenses, processes and trademarks that can serve the needs of the operation; granting of all operating licenses (cf. statutes for complete purpose).