5 Questions for Thomas Schopf | Latschbacher
For half a century, Latschbacher has been part of the LIGNA story. In this interview, Thomas Schopf – Managing Director of Abies ITS GmbH and Northern Germany Representative for Latschbacher GmbH – shares personal insights and reflects on what continues to make LIGNA a standout event for the woodworking and wood processing industry.
30 Apr 2025Share
1. What makes LIGNA so special for you?
The international diversity of visitors, the professionalism of the event organization, the vast range of offerings from exhibitors, and the engaged, knowledgeable trade audience.
2. What have you been most pleased about at a LIGNA?
Participating in the very first LIGNA, with our order books already full at the time.
3. What is the funniest/best/surprising thing you have experienced at LIGNA?
The trade fair has always been professional, dynamic, and challenging. After the fair, Hannover proves to be a vibrant city, full of lively venues and relaxed, friendly people.
4. What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome at LIGNA?
Our first LIGNA: enduring a very strenuous journey to and from the event, assembling our booth that we had brought ourselves, and finding our way around the large city of Hannover.
5. When is a LIGNA a successful LIGNA for you?
When many existing customers and new prospects visit our stand, resulting in exciting new contacts and business relationships.
Greetings Thomas Schopf | Latschbacher
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