Around 78,000 visitors attended this year’s LIGNA global woodworking technology exhibition in Hanover, Germany, according to show organiser Deutsche Messe. The leading platform for the international woodworking community featured 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries on May 26 to 30. The general consensus from a majority of contacts was that attending LIGNA was imperative, regardless of the recent poor economic climate. Footfall in Hall 26 – the focus for primary wood-based panels production – appeared to be slightly down on the 2023 event, with Monday-Wednesday being the busiest days. However, most contacts reported valuable conversations ...