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The 50th anniversary of LIGNA certainly makes this edition of the world’s top woodworking technology exhibition a special event, writes Stephen Powney
LIGNA TURNS 50 L
IGNA, held in Hannover Messe on May 26-30, is the undisputed leader in its field. Whether it’s wood-based panels production, surfacing, sawmilling, forestry, furniture production or timber construction, there is a machine or a system – with innovation and new launches the order of the day. Whether the need is custom or mass production, there is a solution for every requirement. A strong level of registrations for the trade show is particularly encouraging: at the beginning of March, 1,337 exhibitors had registered for the anniversary edition, which means that the number of exhibitors at this year’s LIGNA has surpassed the previous event (1,288 exhibitors in 2023). Traditionally, two-thirds of the exhibiting
companies come from abroad, while one- third are based in Germany. In terms of exhibition space, 112,772m2 booked (2023: 113,937m2
strong result given the current economic climate.
“The 50th anniversary of LIGNA certainly
makes this edition special, but the exceptionally high level of exhibitor interest is truly overwhelming,” said Stephanie Wagner, head of LIGNA at Deutsche Messe. “Together with The VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, we as organisers are thrilled for the industry, which stands united and sends a clear signal of commitment to LIGNA. We are confident that the product innovations and the strong motivation of all exhibitors will help drive the industry’s turnaround at LIGNA while also positively influencing visitors’ willingness to invest,” added Ms Wagner. Ms Wagner said the exceptionally strong turnout was not something organisers had necessarily expected given the general economic environment and the extremely tense situation in the woodworking and wood processing industry. “New US tariffs and international
Above: Hannover Messe will host the 50th anniversary edition of LIGNA PHOTO: DEUTSCHE MESSE WBPI | April/May 2025 |
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countermeasures are creating significant risks for numerous industries – and LIGNA is not immune to these developments,” said Ms Wagner.
are currently ) – an unexpectedly
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