5 Questions for Ernst Kallfass | Kallfass

LIGNA has been a cornerstone for Kallfass GmbH for decades. In the interview, Ernst Kallfass, the senior head of the family-run company, offers fascinating insights into the significance of the trade fair, personal highlights, and the challenges associated with showcasing automated plant technology on the international stage.

A sharp sword against the dust

The sanding specialists at Kündig have tackled the omnipresent dust problem and developed an effective and efficient solution in the form of the Eco Cleaning System (ECS) air knife.

5 Questions for Beatrix Brunner | Paul Ott GmbH

From stray pigeons to organizing a trade fair appearance with small children – in this interview, Beatrix Brunner, Managing Director of Paul Ott GmbH, offers insights into amusing anecdotes, professional achievements, and personal experiences at LIGNA.

Traditional Brand Name, latest Technology

The Italian SCM Group is expanding its portfolio of panel dividing saws with the new Gabbiani P95 and PT95 product series. The machines have a whole range of new features on board and are designed to be suitable for both batch size 1 and series production.

Focus on Solid Wood Processing

HOLZ-HER has further developed the proven Epicon series in order to not only set quality standards with the new Epicon 7245, but also to revolutionize 5-axis CNC machining centers with a focus on solid wood processing.

5 Questions for Philipp Iseli | Iseli

Iseli has been a loyal exhibitor at LIGNA since 1975, making it a part of the world’s leading trade fair from the very beginning. In the interview, Philipp Iseli, CEO of Iseli, reveals why LIGNA is the industry’s must-attend event and how it contributes to the success of his company.

Manufacturing more intelligently with two Heads

The new Plus version of the Rover A, equipped with two heads and an intelligent tool changer, brings versatility and increased production to Biesse's most compact CNC machining center

5 Questions for Stefania Maggi | Maggi Technology

For Stefania Maggi, Director of Maggi Technology, LIGNA serves as a unique think tank. In this interview, she shares what makes LIGNA so special to her.

Performance and Flexibility meet Ease of Use

The new G 363, G 363R and G 383 edge banding machines from Felder feature a compact design and proven, high-quality mechanical engineering to ensure perfect processing results and an optimum price-performance ratio.

Cost-efficient All-Rounder for better Surface Quality

The new JSM from Heesemann is an affordable all-round machine for craftsmen with high demands on surface quality. The new model is intended to complement the SWT-100 and HSM Compact sanding machines in the entry-level segment.

The right Sanding Pad for the decisive Step towards Perfection

ARMINIUS aims to provide the perfect tool for sanding individual wooden edges and internal curves with the “custom hand sander” - and to do so permanently.

Sharing is encouraged! - ‘Routine off, Future on!’ as an AR Graphic

Our campaign slogan is now available for use on smartphones! The Augmented Reality (AR) graphic allows you to add 'Routine off, Future on!' to your photos and videos.

LIGNA defies Industry Downturn: more than 105,000 sqm already booked

Six months ahead of its opening, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry has already secured commitments from 1,100 exhibitors spanning more than 105,000 square meters of exhibition space.

New Possibilities for high-quality finished Surfaces

After Leitz launched the CentroPlan planer cutterhead at LIGNA 2023 - for use in solid wood furniture production, window construction or the manufacture of moldings, for example - the Oberkochen-based company is now expanding the CentroPlan range.

Get out of your Routine, step into the Future!

The motto “Routine off, Future on!” will be a constant companion of the woodworking community in the coming months. Our new campaign motto is not only a promise to LIGNA visitors, but also the benchmark for us as an organizational team.

5 Questions for Lothar Reinhardt

Lothar Reinhardt has known LIGNA since its start in 1975 - and has attended every edition of LIGNA since then as the person responsible for global sales at Vollmer Dornhan and Biberach. After retiring 2017, he remained loyal to LIGNA as a visitor. In his LIGNA Story, he recounts his experiences from almost 50 years of LIGNA.

How to create a complete craft cell

With the Storeteq F-100 single-axis feeder for the Centateq N-210 and N-510 CNC machining centres, Homag aims to enable particularly efficient nesting - gentle on the material, automatic and fast, with minimum space requirements.

Smarter drilling thanks to automated tool monitoring

If you want to avoid premature tool changes or component damage due to a broken tool, an automated diagnosis of the tool condition during the ongoing process would help. The Luxembourg-based tool specialists at CERATIZIT have been researching this feature for three years together with the Materials Centre Leoben (MCL) in order to develop a reliable and easily adaptable tool monitoring system for drilling.

Efficient and cost-effective

Aigner Werkzeuge is committed to the consistent further development of its Konstantin family and now presents the latest member: the Konstantin Pro DIA jointing cutterhead.

5 Questions for Joachim Gaiser | Piab Group

The Piab Group unites a large number of brands under one roof. In this interview, Joachim Gaiser explains why LIGNA is exactly the right place to present them all.

5 Questions for Carlo Dolciami | Makor Group

Makor Group has been an exhibitor since the first edition of LIGNA in 1975 and been loyal to the event since then! Carlo Dolciami, Sales Manager Makor Group, shares what makes LIGNA special and what landmarks the company has been able to celebrate there.

5 Questions for Michaela Will | cadwork informatik Software GmbH

"Feeling the pulse of the industry" - that's what makes LIGNA special for Michaela Will from cadwork informatik Software GmbH. She shares further highlights in the interview.

5 Questions for Dr. René Pankoke | Hymmen GmbH

LIGNA is a firm fixture in the Pankoke family calendar. Dr. Werner Pankoke, grandson of the company founder and father of the current CEO Dr. René Pankoke, attended LIGNA for the first time back in 1983. Hymmen itself has been loyal to the trade fair since its launch in 1975. In this interview, Dr. René Pankoke talks about a legendary celebration and the added value that LIGNA offers.

5 Questions for Boonyawat Boon | Acme International (Thailand) Limited

Boonyawat Boon shares in his interview what he likes most about LIGNA.

A good Friend

The IMA Schelling Group from Lübbecke relies on the following equation: Complex technology + intuitive operation = Novimat Contour R3.A clever control system combined with a tried-and-tested edgebander is set to take automated edging to a new level of convenience.