26. - 30. May 2025 | Trade fair for the forestry and wood industries
LIGNA is the world’s leading trade fair for the forestry and wood industries, as well as for wood processing and woodworking. Its name is derived from the Latin word lignum, meaning “wood,” underscoring the event’s clear focus on the sector. Since its founding in 1975, LIGNA has developed into a central meeting point for the industry. It takes place every two years at the Hannover Exhibition Center – one of the largest and most modern exhibition venues in the world, covering around one million square meters.
The event is organized by Deutsche Messe AG in cooperation with the Woodworking Machinery Association within the VDMA. This partnership ensures a high-quality, professionally organized platform tailored to the needs of industry professionals.
Innovation, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of the event. The fair covers the entire spectrum of the sector – from forestry and sawmill technology to solid wood processing, furniture manufacturing, woodworking, and the production of wood-based materials and veneers. Particularly noteworthy are the hands-on live demonstrations of cutting-edge machines and systems, which bring technological advancements to life.
Themed areas provide focused insight: LIGNA.CONNECTIVITY explores digital networking across the value chain – a key factor for the industry’s future. LIGNA.SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION highlights resource-efficient, environmentally friendly production methods, while LIGNA.ENGINEERED WOOD showcases the potential of engineered wood products for sustainable construction. The program is complemented by forward-looking formats such as LIGNA.Circular, which addresses circular economy approaches in the wood industry, and LIGNA.TruckStop – an interactive platform featuring live demos and networking opportunities for tradespeople.
With its unique combination of technological depth, international scope, and innovative topics, LIGNA is more than just a trade fair – it is a global marketplace for knowledge exchange, business development, and sustainable momentum in the woodworking industry.
The LIGNA will take place on 5 days from Monday, 26. May to Friday, 30. May 2025 in Hanover.
Audience:
professional visitors and general public
Cycle:
biennially
Local time:
05:08 h (UTC +02:00)
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Product groups: forestry machines, forestry tools, furnaces, grinding machines, harvesting machinery, milling machines, planers, sawing machines, sawmill equipment, systems, timber, timber, timber trucks, wood, wood drying, wood fuels, wood handling, wood heaters, wood items, wood tools, wood treatment facilities, woodworking machines, woodworking machines, …
Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organiser.
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Where does the LIGNA taking place?
The LIGNA fair takes place in Hanover, at the Messegelände Hannover.
When is the LIGNA taking place?
Visit the LIGNA from 26. - 30. May 2025.
How often does the LIGNA take place?
The LIGNA takes place biennially.
What kind of fair is the LIGNA?
The LIGNA is an exhibition for Forestry & Wood Products, Timber Industry and Forestry.
What are the opening hours of the LIGNA in Hanover?
Opening hours: daily from 09:00 to 18:00 h
Update: 12.05.2025 20:23
