--- title: "LIGNA 2027 - Woodworking and Wood Processing Trade Fair | Deutsche Messe UK" canonical_url: "https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/ligna" last_updated: "2026-08-03T22:31:50.133Z" meta: description: "Discover woodworking and wood processing machinery, tools and technology at LIGNA in Hannover." "og:description": "Discover woodworking and wood processing machinery, tools and technology at LIGNA in Hannover." "og:title": "LIGNA 2027 - Woodworking and Wood Processing Trade Fair" --- ![LIGNA logo](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-logo.webp) - Why Exhibit? - Why Visit? - - # **LIGNA 2027** 10 – 14 May 2027 - Exhibition Grounds, Hannover | Germany Tools & Machinery for Custom & Mass ProductionEnergy from WoodWood Based Panel ProductionMachineryMachine Components and Automation TechnologySurface TechnologySawmill Technology ## **The world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.** LIGNA covers the complete woodworking and wood processing value chain, from forestry and sawmills to panel production, automation and surface technology. Machinery is presented in operation, giving professional buyers a practical basis for comparison and investment decisions.
exhibitors
**1,400**
visitors
**80,000**
international
**58%**
[www.ligna.de](https://www.ligna.de) ## **Why exhibit at LIGNA?** LIGNA brings manufacturers and suppliers together with professional buyers from every part of the woodworking and wood processing value chain. It is a strong platform for live machinery demonstrations, product launches and international business. ![International buyers](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-exhibit-outdoor-stands.webp) ### **International buyers** Meet professional visitors from more than 150 countries, including decision-makers from industry, skilled trades and forestry. [Exhibitor brochure (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/files/files/002/media/downloads/aussteller/exhibitor-brochure.pdf) ![Live product demonstrations](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-exhibit-machine.webp) ### **Live product demonstrations** Show machinery, tools and production systems in operation so buyers can assess performance and applications first hand. [Post-show report (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/en/news/after-show-report/) ![Complete value chain](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-exhibit-wood-cutting.webp) ### **Complete value chain** Position your business alongside suppliers covering every stage from forestry and sawmills to automated production and finishing. [Event topics (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/en/topics/focus-topics/) ## **LIGNA exhibitor feedback** "We've collected a lot of leads and opportunities during LIGNA 2023. So we are really satisfied about that. And most important, we have had the chance of meeting a lot of new customers! So LIGNA remains a very important stage." ![Pietro Gheller, Wood Division Director profile image and SCM Group logo](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/scm-group-logo.webp) **Pietro Gheller** Wood Division Director, SCM Group ## **Why visit LIGNA?** LIGNA offers a complete view of woodworking and wood processing technology, from forestry and sawmills to automation and surface finishing. Visitors can compare machinery in operation, meet suppliers and plan future investment. ![International innovation](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-visit-visitors.webp) ### **International innovation** See machinery, tools and production systems from international manufacturers and compare new solutions in operation. [Exhibitor directory (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/en/search/?category=ep) ![Complete industry overview](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-visit-sign.webp) ### **Complete industry overview** Explore forestry, sawmills, panel production, automation, energy from wood and surface technology in one place. [Exhibition topics (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/en/expo/exhibition-topics/) ![Expert knowledge](https://www.deutschemesse.co.uk/events/ligna/ligna-why-visit-ligna-stages.webp) ### **Expert knowledge** Use stages, presentations and guided formats to understand market developments and practical applications. [LIGNA stages (opens in a new tab) ↗](https://www.ligna.de/en/ligna-stage/index-2) ## **Want to learn more about LIGNA?** Call the Deutsche Messe UK & Ireland team on [+44 20 3384 3666](tel:+442033843666) (UK) or [+353 1 223 8668](tel:+35312238668) (Ireland).