Unibal, the French manufacturers' association, has invited the Russian DIY retailer, Baucenter, to Paris on 22 November 2007. At the event the company will present its strategy, and there will be an opportunity for European suppliers to have discussions with buyers. At present Baucenter has a total of six DIY stores in Russia, a number that is expected to increase to 30 by 2011. Contact Etienne Wèbre at Unibal, Tel. +33/1 53 42 36 49, Email: ewebre@unibal.org.