The Ligna Preview, an important event that serves as a precursor to the main Ligna trade fair, will take place in Hanover on February 20. This preview marks the beginning of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Ligna, which will take place from May 26 to 30. As the world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, Ligna will provide an indispensable platform where innovation and sustainable value creation take center stage.
More than 1,200 international exhibitors will come together on an impressive exhibition area of around 112,000 square meters to present the latest trends and technologies in the industry. The topics receiving special attention this year are connectivity, sustainable production and engineered wood. These focal points reflect the ongoing transformation of the wood industry, which is focusing on more environmentally friendly and efficient production processes.
The opening of Ligna Preview will be presided over by Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Deutsche Messe AG. Under his leadership, the trade fair has become a central meeting point for the industry. Despite economic challenges, Ligna looks to the future with optimism and is approaching the record figures of its previous editions. It remains an undisputed center of attraction for wood industry professionals worldwide.
The importance of the Ligna trade fair cannot be overestimated. In a time of economic uncertainty, the trade fair provides a stable platform that creates trust and confidence. Companies from all over the world take the opportunity to showcase their innovations and provide new investment incentives to promote long-term productivity and sustainability in the industry.
By focusing on new technologies and environmentally friendly practices, Ligna sets standards in the industry. These thematic priorities open up new perspectives, particularly in connectivity, where the integration of modern IT solutions with traditional production methods can significantly increase the efficiency and flexibility of manufacturing. In addition, the importance of engineered wood as a building material of the future is emphasized, which could be the key to sustainable construction thanks to its versatility and ecological benefits.
Overall, the Ligna trade fair promises to offer its participants not only insights into the latest developments in the timber industry, but also to open up new avenues for growth and international cooperation. The trade fair thus remains an indispensable platform that goes beyond the traditional trade fair character and actively shapes the future of the wood industry.
