LIGNA 2025: A defining milestone for the woodworking Industry

LIGNA 2025, set to take place in Hanover from May 26 to 30, is poised to be a pivotal event for the woodworking and wood processing industry. Marking its 50th anniversary, the trade fair will host over 1,200 exhibitors across 112,000 square meters of exhibition space, reinforcing its significance in a challenging market.

Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Messe AG, highlights LIGNA’s enduring strength:

“LIGNA remains nearly on par with the previous edition, despite economic uncertainties. We appreciate the trust placed in LIGNA and firmly believe that this world-leading trade fair will drive productivity, sustainability, and much-needed investment confidence.”

A Crucial Platform for Innovation and Investment

Dr. Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, underscores the importance of direct customer engagement at LIGNA:

“Exhibitors rarely skip LIGNA, and for good reason. In…