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Founded in 1975, LIGNA (Hanover Woodworking Machinery Exhibition) is the premier global event for the woodworking and timber processing industries, widely recognized as the world's leading woodworking exhibition. It provides an ideal platform for information and knowledge exchange. LIGNA has become the most influential exhibition in the international woodworking machinery manufacturing sector. In terms of exhibition scale, number of exhibitors and visitors, as well as authority, professionalism, and transaction volume, it is unparalleled by any other exhibition worldwide. (Copyright belongs to Juzhan. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.)

Exhibitors at LIGNA will showcase innovative solutions for tools, machines, and systems in the woodworking and timber processing sectors, focusing on three key themes: "Connectivity," "Sustainable Production," and "Engineered Wood." Against the backdrop of significant industry challenges, LIGNA leverages broad international participation to offer diverse options that facilitate industry transformation.

"If we want to shape the future of our industry, we must provide space for new ideas to grow." Ger Gerdes, Senior Project Manager at the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, emphasized the importance of the Startup Area.

Stephanie Wagner, Project Manager at Deutsche Messe, also stated: "The Startup Area is LIGNA's genuine response to the power of innovation. It not only provides a stage but also creates initial connections between young enterprises and established companies, opening doors for future collaboration."

As the world's leading event for the woodworking and timber processing industries, LIGNA is not merely a showcase of technological innovation, but a preview of the future industrial landscape. Let us witness together how the power of startups injects new vitality into a century-old industry.