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at the exhibition, LIGNA.Circular in Hall 12 became a hotspot
for concrete concepts on the circular economy and sustainable
material use.
In a more hands-on way, LIGNA.TruckStop invited carpenters,

joiners, and craftsmen from all trades to exchange ideas
about the latest power tools for workshops and business
management.

Innovative Strength reflected in more than 900 Trade
Fair Premieres
Focus Topics reflect the Spirit of the Times For half a century, most companies have traditionally timed
With its three focus topics – Connectivity, Sustainable Production, their product developments to debut at LIGNA, presenting
and Engineered Wood – LIGNA 2025 addressed precisely the them for the first time to the international trade community.

areas that not only concern the industry but also offer genuine The particularly innovative character of this year’s edition is
hope for a world urgently seeking sustainable development. demonstrated by more than 900 trade fair premieres, including
Exhibitors clearly embraced their responsibility, as evidenced numerous advancements that elevate the resource-efficient
across all ten exhibition halls, two pavilions, and the outdoor use of energy and materials to a new level.
area, covering a total of 114,078 sqm. Another clear trend at the show was the redefinition of
A wide array of smart solutions—from reforestation to the human role amid the technological revolution driven by
finished products—confirm the status of wood as a renewable AI and machine learning.

raw material and the construction material of the moment. Contrary to many expectations, humans are neither being
Jan Kurth, CEO of the German Furniture Industry marginalised nor replaced; instead, they are given more space
Associations, on LIGNA: “This year’s LIGNA showcased to develop their creativity.
innovative approaches to resource-efficient production across Genuine emotionality is becoming an indispensable
the entire value chain—among many other advancements— complement to artificial intelligence. Dr. Jochen Köckler
providing valuable momentum for us in the German furniture commented: “The cohesion and cooperation within the
industry. The topics of sustainability and the circular economy woodworking community at LIGNA was clear evidence of this.
are of central importance to our manufacturers.” Trade fairs are meeting places for people in a community that
cannot be replaced. Genuine closeness cannot be streamed

Supporting Program inspires with Living Traditions and or replicated by AI.”
new Formats The next edition of the event will take place from May
Like no other trade fair in its sector, the show combines 10-14, 2027, at the exhibition grounds in Hanover.
a business platform with craftsmanship. It stands equally “Together with the exhibitors and the VDMA Woodworking
for groundbreaking developments in high-tech mechanical Machinery Association, we have decided that from 2027
engineering and innovations in craft businesses. onwards, LIGNA will no longer be held over Ascension Day
The two new formats, LIGNA.Circular and LIGNA.TruckStop, but will instead offer five full working days of business,”

also attracted great visitor interest. Köckler explained. FDM
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