The company's purpose is the development, design, manufacture and distribution of investment goods, in particular in the sector of machine tools and environmental technology. It also develops and sells corresponding systems and software. It also trades in related third-party products and can take over representations. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.