The company's purpose is the trade and manufacture of all types of products, machines and batteries, the development of market studies, representation and brokerage in the fields of chemistry and industry, particularly in the areas of cleaning, maintenance and disinfection. The company also aims to manage and exploit patents. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate (excluding activities prohibited by the LFAIE), carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or related thereto directly or indirectly. The company may also grant guarantees, make loans or advances to associates or third parties.