Ligna, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, is set to make a significant impact in 2025. Despite the current economic uncertainty, the event, scheduled for May 2025, has already secured 1,100 exhibitors across more than 1,05,000 square metres of exhibition space.

This early commitment signals strong confidence in the trade fair’s value, even amid challenges that affected the broader industry in recent years.

Stephanie Wagner, Head of Ligna at Deutsche Messe, reflects on the significance of these early registrations: “The exceptional registration numbers are an important sign of confidence for the entire woodworking industry. Given the current economic climate, it is by no means certain that companies would commit to a major trade fair.”

New formats

Ligna 2025 will introduce two innovative formats designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry: Ligna.TruckStop, a dedicated hub for skilled trades, featuring show trucks, vans, and transporters for hands-on product demonstrations; and Ligna.Circular, a new space dedicated to showcasing sustainable, circular production practices.

These additions will help address the industry’s growing emphasis on sustainability and flexibility in production.

These focus areas align with the industry’s major transformation challenges, such as digital networking, environmentally responsible production methods, and the creation of high-performance engineered wood products.

With two-thirds of exhibitors coming from outside Germany, the event will serve as a global platform for international innovation, collaboration, and technological advancements.

Exhibition highlights

Ligna 2025 will span 10 exhibition halls and an outdoor area, offering a comprehensive overview of the woodworking and wood processing sectors. Notable exhibition highlights include:

•        Halls 11-15 and 27: tools and machinery for custom and mass production, demonstrating how advanced technologies can support both artisanal and industrial production methods.

•        Halls 25 and 26: sawmill technology, wood-based panel production, and energy from wood, focusing on efficient, sustainable processes for raw material utilization.

•        Outdoor Area: machinery for forestry, roundwood, and sawntimber production, showcasing the latest equipment for sustainable forest management and wood harvesting.

•        Hall 16: A dedicated space for machine components and automation technology, including high-performance robotics, energy-efficient transport systems, and innovative control solutions for CNC machines.

•        Halls 16 and 17: surface technology, highlighting the newest advancements in finishes and coatings for wood products.

The event promises to be a pivotal event for professionals seeking to explore the latest innovations, address industry challenges, and engage with leading solution providers from around the world.

For more information, visit www.ligna.de

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