Rendering of services of all kinds related to the construction, assembly and repair of goods as well as the trade in goods and products of all kinds, in particular machines and components. May acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.