Teubl, a company claiming to be the biggest builders’ merchant in Styria, Austria, is switching over from the Öbau group to OBI Austria. With effect from 1 September 2002 the company will be taking its six outlets into a franchising agreement with OBI. Last year Teubl had a turnover of approx. € 72 mio, of which € 29 mio came from retail business.