The research, development, manufacture, import, export and marketing of all products and technologies, in particular biomedical technologies, medical devices, packaging, logistics, professional protective equipment, biological products, cosmetics, food care products, hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products; the management of companies; the rental of properties and machines. It may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose to its own, carry out all economic, industrial, financial, and movable transactions and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans or guarantees if it serves its interests.