Ligna further strengthens its position as the world's leading trade show

The focus of LIGNA was on the megatrends of sustainability and digitization. 80,000 visitors from 160 countries learned about smart and networked machines, automation solutions and process-optimizing methods. The show was accompanied by a diverse supporting program of conferences, live presentations and expert exchanges. "Sixty percent of the visitors came from abroad. This means that LIGNA has further strengthened its position as the world's leading global trade show," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman and CEO of Deutsche Messe AG.

Visitors were able to experience in the exhibition halls how the industry is changing: In addition to woodworking machines and systems, industrial robots or exoskeletons for work in crafts and forestry were also on display. In many cases, the machines are now suitable not only for processing wood, but also for glass, plastics or composite materials. "Furniture or construction elements are made of a wide variety of materials. So it's only logical that the exhibitors at LIGNA expand their range accordingly," says Köckler.