More international business, more innovations and more integration – that’s what visitors can expect when Ligna becomes the epicentre of the international woodworking business in Hannover, Germany.

Running from 11th-15th May, the main market leaders will be exhibiting to impress solution-seekers with a tremendous array of products and services.

Together, they will present key technologies for every single link of the wood value chain – from plant, tools and machinery for industrial furniture manufacturers, carpenters, joiners and cabinetmakers; solutions for processing and working with solid wood; sawmill technology; systems for wood panel and veneer production; forestry equipment and machinery; and a range of technologies for extracting energy from wood.

And as diverse as the technologies on display may be, they are united in promoting greater efficiency for every stage of production and processing.

“Ligna is championing the cause of greater efficiency and integration in production by means of advanced technology. Like no other trade fair in the world, it features entire production lines in action – as tangible proof that integrated production and Industry 4.0 are indeed within reach.

“Ligna is an absolute must if you want to find out about the latest developments and advances in automation and digitization in the wood industry,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, the member of the Management Board at Deutsche Messe responsible for Ligna.