Expansion into more countries

Hagebau intends to take its DIY superstore franchise system further abroad, whereby it will be targeting the countries of central Europe in particular. Management of this project, for which a special plan is to be drawn up during the first six months of 2005, is in the hands of Hagebau Austria. The aim is not to encourage the international expansion of German or Austrian member companies, but rather to recruit new members to the cooperative organisation within these countries.