The production, import, export and marketing of machines, plants, materials and accessories for the packaging industry; the study, research, consulting, analysis of systems and production processes in the field of packaging; the acquisition, holding and exploitation of patents and licenses; the assumption and granting of representations, in particular in the field of packaging; the provision of services, assistance and consulting to companies in the economic, IT, financial and commercial fields; the development, sale and marketing of training services for managers and executives; the performance of financial and commercial operations, both on its own account and on behalf of third parties, deemed necessary and/or useful for achieving the company's purpose; the acquisition, sale, brokerage and restructuring of companies; the establishment and participation, in any form, in other financial, industrial, commercial and real estate companies, both in Switzerland and abroad; the acquisition, holding and administration of real estate in Switzerland and abroad; the granting of loans and guarantees; the provision of corporate management services, including the assumption of social offices and the legal representation of domiciliary companies; the acquisition of representation and agency mandates in the field of production and marketing of goods and services preparatory to achieving the company's purpose; participation in other companies with similar purposes; the opening of branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.