Consulting and services in integrated engineering; design of machines and plants; conformity assessments of all kinds; certification of management systems (quality, environment, occupational health and safety); product and personnel certifications; execution of material tests and substance tests of all kinds; technical reports of all kinds; training and education services; publication of technical books and magazines; services of all kinds related to safety issues in the planning, construction, operation or use, monitoring and disposal of technical systems and devices, as well as in the transport and storage of hazardous substances; services of all kinds in the field of environmental protection, occupational health and safety, fire protection, risk management, research and development. The company may carry out any other similar and ancillary activities and participate in other companies with similar activities in Switzerland and abroad. The company may hold participations and real estate. The company may establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.