About LIGNA 2027
LIGNA is the leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing machinery. It covers sawmill technology, panel production, CNC woodworking centers, edge banders, surface finishing and forestry equipment.
Why it matters for machine research
The main global reference for new woodworking machinery, from CNC routers to complete panel production lines.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Check nesting software, dust extraction, tooling and the service network for the machine, not only the spindle.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | LIGNA – World's Leading Trade Fair for Machines, Plants and Tools for the Wood Processing Industry |
|---|---|
| Local name | LIGNA – Weltleitmesse für Maschinen, Anlagen und Werkzeuge zur Holzbe- und -verarbeitung |
| Organizer | Deutsche Messe AG (with VDMA Woodworking Machinery) |
| How often | Biennial |
| Venue | Exhibition Grounds Hannover |
| Official site | ligna.de/en |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.