More than a year ahead of its opening, LIGNA 2027 is reporting a strong booking performance, with over 80% of its exhibition space already allocated. The world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry will take place from 10 to 14 May 2027 in Hannover, confirming continued confidence in the sector despite ongoing global economic pressures.
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According to organiser Deutsche Messe AG, all leading companies across the exhibition's key segments have already registered. "The clear and overall commitment from the companies shows that LIGNA remains the premier platform for international market players," said Stephanie Wagner, Head of LIGNA at Deutsche Messe AG. "Fifteen months ahead of LIGNA 2027, more than 80 percent of the exhibition space relative to the final total of LIGNA 2025 is already booked. Two-thirds of exhibitors have already registered for the trade fair," Wagner added.
Major international manufacturers including Homag, Weinig, Biesse, SCM, Leitz, Leuco, Dieffenbacher, Siempelkamp, Sennebogen, Liebherr, Barberan, Cefla, Robert Bürkle, Ledinek, Linck, Microtec, Festool, Mafell, Hundegger and Felder Group are among those confirmed to exhibit, underlining the industry-wide commitment to the event.
Wagner said: "These companies represent the entire Woodworking Community, which strengthens Germany as a trade fair location, brings the international woodworking industry to Hanover every two years, and collectively formulates the ambition to fulfill and further develop the label 'Global Industry Gathering'. LIGNA's strong booking status shows that exhibitors use the fair as an international platform to demonstrate expertise, strength, innovation and global visibility – particularly in a challenging environment. The impressive registration numbers also highlight how important LIGNA's objectives currently are for the companies: whether technological advancements, new market requirements or the need for international exchange at decision-maker level – exhibitors view LIGNA as a stable anchor point at a time when numerous markets are under simultaneous pressure."
Dr Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, highlighted the opportunities created by global economic change. "The global uncertainty and changes in the world economy – inconvenient as they often may be – also present opportunities for our industry. Production sites are being shifted more frequently than in the past. The investment pressure driven by societal trends is steadily increasing, and many planned investments have already been postponed for quite some time. Significant progress is also becoming evident in areas that may not come to mind immediately, such as recycling technologies or measurement technology. In May 2027, LIGNA will serve as the central marketplace of the industry, providing orientation. With its new date and without a national public holiday, it will fully live up to its outstanding role as an innovation fair. Modern woodworking thrives on innovation, much of which emerges at LIGNA – simply because it is most visible here. Exhibitors are eager to make use of this effect."
With strong early bookings and broad international participation, LIGNA 2027 is positioned as a key meeting point for European and global manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers navigating a period of economic uncertainty and industrial transformation.
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