Karibu Holztechnik GmbH is joining forces with Nortène Jardin S.A., the French gardening products supplier with an annual turnover of approx. € 100 mio. Karibu has achieved only about 20 per cent of its turnover abroad to date, so this step is expected to open up additional sales markets to the company. Whereas the distribution-oriented French group markets gardening aids, ponds and pools, Karibu's core range consists of garden buildings and saunas. Approx. 70 000 units are currently produced by the company each year, and annual turnover amounts to € 30 mio. Included among its customers are garden centres and major DIY retail chains.