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At LIGNA 25, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry.
More than a year before LIGNA 2027, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry is reporting strong industry interest and excellent early booking results.
More than 80 per cent of the exhibition space has already been spoken for and all leading companies in the sector have registered their participation across all exhibition areas of LIGNA.
This confirms the woodworking community’s unwavering support and commitment to its flagship fair despite the strained global economic climate.
“The clear and overall commitment from the companies shows that LIGNA remains the premier platform for international market players,” says Stephanie Wagner, head of LIGNA at Deutsche Messes AG.
“Fifteen months ahead of LIGNA 2027, more than 80 per cent of the exhibition space relative to the final total of LIGNA 2025 is already booked. Two thirds of exhibitors have already registered for the trade fair,” Wagner adds. LIGNA 2025 featured some 1.25 sq. ft. of exhibition space and 1,425 exhibitors.
Among the industry leaders are major players such as HOMAG, Weinig, Biesse, SCM, Leitz, Leuco, Dieffenbacher, Siempelkamp, Sennebogen, Liebherr, Barberan, Cefla, Robert Bürkle, Ledinek, Linck, Microtec, Festool, Mafell, Hundegger, and Felder.
Wagner adds: “These companies represent the entire Woodworking Community, which strengthens Germany as a trade fair location, brings the international woodworking industry to Hannover every two years, and collectively formulates the ambition to fulfill and further develop the label ‘global industry gathering.’ LIGNA’s strong booking status shows that exhibitors use the fair as an international platform to demonstrate expertise, strength, innovation and global visibility – particularly in a challenging environment. The impressive registration numbers also highlight how important LIGNA’s objectives currently are for the companies: Whether technological advancements, new market requirements or the need for international exchange at decision-maker level – exhibitors view LIGNA as a stable platform at a time when numerous markets are under pressure.”
Dr. Bernhard Dirr, managing director VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association sees the opportunities arising from a rapidly changing global economy.
“The global uncertainty and changes in the world economy – inconvenient as they often may be – also present opportunities for our industry. Production sites are being shifted more frequently than in the past. The investment pressure driven by societal trends is steadily increasing, and many planned investments have already been postponed for quite some time. Significant progress is also becoming evident in areas that may not come to mind immediately, such as recycling technologies or measurement technology. In May 2027, LIGNA will (once again) serve as the central marketplace for the industry. With its new date and without a national public holiday, it will fully live up to its outstanding role as an innovation fair. Modern woodworking thrives on innovation, much of which emerges at LIGNA – simply because it is most visible here. Exhibitors are eager to make use of this effect.”
About LIGNA
LIGNA is the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry and has been held every two years since 1975, in odd-numbered years, jointly organized by Deutsche Messe and the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association at the exhibition grounds in Hannover. For more information on LIGNA, visit www.ligna.de
