28 | LIGNA: Preview


LIGNA IS BACK!


After a gap of four years, the world’s largest woodworking technology fair is back in town in May. Stephen Powney joined journalists from around the world in Hannover to get an advanced glimpse at the official Ligna Preview


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hen 60 journalists (including from WBPI) were flown into Hannover by exhibition organiser Deutsche Messe in February, it was the first time in a pandemic- impacted four years that such a gathering had been called to hear about an upcoming Ligna show. Ligna, of course, is the world’s leading


woodworking technology show and really a Mecca for all things wood whether it is sawmilling or the production of wood-based panels, solid timber products, structural timber systems or furniture. This year it takes place on May 15-19.


Above: Ligna is back after a four-year absence WBPI | April/May 2023 | www.wbpionline.com


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