The LIGNA Preview at the Hannover Exhibition Center in Hannover, Germany, is the most important press event leading up to the world's leading trade fair for machinery, plant and tools for the woodworking and timber processing industry.
On 5th February 2019, at the LIGNA Preview – the most important and most international media event in the run-up to LIGNA – more than 30 enterprises gave attending journalists an advance look at the many solutions, products and application scenarios they will be showcasing at LIGNA 20197 from 27 to 31 May, in Hannover, Germany.
"From 27 to 31 May 2019, exhibitors from over 50 countries will gather here at the Hannover Exhibition Center to showcase state-of-the-art processing solutions, applications and concepts for the entire forestry & wood industry. The presence of all the world's leading technology providers will make Hannover the global hotspot for the wood-based industries during those five days. No other fair compares in terms of international appeal", asserted Dr. Andreas Gruchow, Managing Board member at Deutsche Messe, during the LIGNA Preview press conference on 5 February in Hannover, adding: "Once again in 2019, LIGNA will serve as the industry's showcase of choice for unveiling their innovations, with a great many exhibitors even timing their development cycles to coincide with the show's staging every two years."
Altendorf, Wilhelm - World leader in sliding table saws
Description: Experience 111 years of progress on the Altendorf stand. We present you our selected products F 45, WA 80 and START 45.
Hall 12, Stand D16
Description: The company AWUKO excels with its superior and wide product range. Our advanced technology allows us to produce abrasives in every grain size and up to a maximum ...
Hall 17, Stand F58
20-20 Technologies - Making Spaces for Life
Description: 2020 Insight is a comprehensive manufacturing operations management solution that automates and optimizes sales and production processes specifically for furniture.
Hall 15, Stand G61/1
BARBERAN - Industrial solutions since 1929
Description: Barberan was established in 1929. Since then, we continue delivering the best solutions in coating, printing, drying, profile wrapping, laminating, post-forming, profile sanding and a wide range of complementary machines. Our machines are designed to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs, taking always into consideration the respect for the environment. Barberan's office and facilities of more than 27,000 sqm, are located in Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain; an outstanding location for exporting our products worldwide considering its proximity to the port and airport of Barcelona.
Hall 17, Stand B48
Description: Established in 1904 and located in Mauerkirchen, Austria the BECK Fastener Group has been a leading international system provider of fastening technology for almost 75 years.We are focussed on customer service in all we do. It is the customer who benefits from our distribution policy, which is exclusively directed towards the trade. It is distinguished by an extraordinary level of flexibility and all inclusive services.The outstanding quality of our products, with the widest range of wood-to-wood fasteners in the world, as well as the corresponding pneumatic processing tools make up a combination, which is unique in our industry.Today the BECK Fastener Group is a global, owner-operated company with locations in Germany, Austria, Italy, China and the United States.
Hall 13, Stand F18
Description: The Biesse Group operates in the market for machinery and systems for working wood, glass, marble and stone. Founded in Pesaro in 1969 by Giancarlo Selci, Biesse S.p.A. has been listed on the STAR sector of Borsa Italiana since June 2001. The Company offers modular solutions from the design of turnkey plants for large furniture manufacturers to individual automatic machines and work stations for small and medium enterprises and the design and distribution of individual highly technological components. As a result of its attention to research and innovation, Biesse can develop modular products and solutions capable of responding to a vast range of requirements from clients. A multinational company, the Biesse Group distributes its products through a network of subsidiaries and 20 associates located in strategic markets.
Hall 11, Stand B46
Description: Bürkle is among the world market leaders in the fi eld of pressing and surface-fi nishing technologies.Our product portfolio comprises lacquering and printing, PUR-, laminating, thermoforming, handling and press lines.With a staff of around 500 employees we plan and manufacture e. g. machines and lines for the furniture, wood-based panel, door, parquet and building industry.Owing to an above-average expenditure for research and development and the high technological standards, our machines and lines are well known beyond German borders. In our innovation centre in Freudenstadt, Germany, we live for innovation and daily search for new innovative processes together with our suppliers, customers and partners.
Hall 17, Stand F19
GreCon Greten - Innovation is Our Tradition
Description: GreCon introduces numerous product developments in the field of preventive fire protection as well as in the measuring technology sector on the Ligna. The production program of GreCon includes electronic measurement and control systems for the wood-based panels industry used for optimizing production costs. Ensuring superior board quality is achieved while contributing to environmental protection by using raw materials more efficiently. Spark extinguishing systems for preventing dust explosions and filter fires in order to avoid property and equipment damage as well as danger to human life. Valuable production time is uninterrupted.GreCon measuring and spark extinguishing systems have been used in many different industries for more than 40 years. GreCon measuring systems provide customers with the correct measuring values and the required accuracy. GreCon supplies reliable systems that give the users an advantage over competition. Production plants that are equipped with GreCon spark extinguishing systems offer confidence that fire or explosions are reduced.
Hall 26, Stand C42
Description: Sawing, drilling, milling and tracing we can offer you competence, know-how, quality and service - all from a single source.Direct contact with leading machine manufacturers and end-users throughout the world has made us a recognized specialist and partner for trade and industry. Cutting is our job - for wood, plastics and aluminium. For several decades, we have designed, developed and built machining units for machines and CNC machining centres to the highest standards.GROTEFELD units stand for top quality, precision and durability. They offer good value for money, making their use most appropriate. GROTEFELD can supply the right unit - functional, fully matured and without compromises - for every machining job.
Hall 12, Stand D72
Description: HOMAG will be showcasing 50 machines in every performance category which are ready for Industry 4.0 - for woodworking shops and the industrial sector.
EVERYTHING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. The HOMAG Group is the world's leading manufacturer of machines and systems for the wood-processing industry and trades. The global player operates international production plants as well as sales and service companies. With around 6000 employees, the company has a presence in more than 100 countries and an estimated global market share of just under 30%.Small,medium-sized and industrial companies worldwide use high-tech machines and systems from the HOMAG Group to produce home and office furniture, kitchens, parquet and laminate flooring, windows, doors, staircases and even complete prefabricated timber-frame buildings. The range of machines and systems available extends from individual machines for trade businesses to complete, networked production lines for highly industrialized, individual furniture production. The wide range of services related to the machines and systems together with the corresponding control software makes the offering unique.
Hall 14, Stand H34 (Main stand)
Description: HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has been a leading manufacturer of specialized materials handling equipment for many years. The core business forms:
- Electric Multidirectional Sideloaders
- Fourway Sideloaders, Diesel or LPG powered
- Sideloaders
- Electric Reach Trucks
- Order Pickers for long loads and wooden plates
- Heavy-duty special purpose vehicles
- Heavy-duty transport vehicles
- Tailor made trucks.
These trucks are designed for universal handling of timber packets, long material, chipboards, glass packets, oversized pallets, round material and many more, either within narrow aisle racks systems, or combined for internal and external use.
Open-air site (FG), West side of pavillon 33, Stand N65
KLEIBERIT KLEBSTOFFE KLEBCHEMIE - Competence PUR
Description: Live HotCoating Demonstrations with new possibilites on a running line. KLEIBERIT PUR hotmelt adhesives set Standards and specific adhesives. KLEIBERIT Adhesives - The Specialist Amongst Adhesive Manufacturers. The KLEIBERIT trademark stands for innovative research and development, the most modern production, highest product quality as well as service-oriented customer proximity. And this for more than 70 years. The company employs approx. 550 employees and is based in Weingarten (Baden).In last 25 years KLEIBERIT has become a global trendsetter in the field of reactive PUR adhesive systems and significantly influenced the market with its innovative product ideas. A broad product range is available in all markets around the world, supported through a network of engineers and branch offices and subsidiaries. In close cooperation with the customer, specific bonding solutions are developed in the KLEIBERIT Technical Center for diverse applications. An intelligent logistics concept ensures worldwide product availability at the right time at the right place.
Hall 15, Stand D14
Niedersächsische Landesforsten Co-exhibitor withNds. Landwirtschaftsministerium
Pavilion P32, ground floor, Stand A04 - Lower Saxony Pavillon
Description: At the LIGNA the European producer of high-tech coatings Remmers shows a wide range of both water-based and solvent-based surface coatings for professional applicators. Among others, 3D-print and anti-fingerprint will be on display. Other lacquers presented at the exhibition confer surfaces a brilliant or dull matt optics. The Induline product line caters for natural surfaces of windows and doors. Other products in the spotlight will be: IMO-certified, one-component products on a water basis and natural-look coatings. A special eyecatcher will be a piece of furniture treated with shellac.Such a variety of high-tech products is the result of intense research work. At both the production sites in Löningen and Hiddenhausen competence centres with a surface of more than 3,500 m2 were completed. To the benefit of industrial and artisanal customers: for herein innovative coating technologies can be tested under real-life conditions.
Hall 17, Stand C31
Ruf Maschinenbau - Adding Value
Description: Premiere of the RUF briklet press and LIGNUM series for wood briquettes. Ruf Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has specialised in innovative briquetting systems for more than 30 years. Wood and metal presses are developed and produced in Zaisertshofen, Bavaria, Germany. RUF briquetting presses are suitable for making briquettes from wood, metal and numerous other materials. Since then, 3,700 RUF briquette systems are operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Advantages of RUF briquette systems:
- Suitable for fully automated 24-hour operation
- Compact construction
- Low electrical connection values in contrast to briquette performance
- A selection of many briquette shapes available to customers
- Direct integration into existing production systems is possible
- Individualised machine execution according to customer requirements
- Made-in-Germany quality.
Hall 25, Stand H66
SCM - SCM Group - THE BEST GLOBAL PARTNER FOR THE WOODWORKING COMPANIES.
Description: Since 1952 Scm supports the small woodworking companies and the manufacturers of made-to-measure furniture by means of user-friendly and innovative technological solutions, distributed by the world's best sales network, constantly trained and updated in order to offer on local basis a global competence to the advantage of woodworking companies.
Hall 13, Stand A48
Vecoplan - TECHNOLOGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
Description: Vecoplan AG is the leading manufacturer of machines and plants, for the international wood and recyclingindustries. VECOPLAN is based in Bad Marienberg (Germany), and develops, produces and sells high technology plants and machines for shredding, conveying, screening, storing and dosing of wood, biomass, paper, plastics, alternative fuels and domestic and commercial waste. Vecoplan provides a number of innovative technical solutions and is a single source for the processing of wood required for recycling and energy generation. Vecoplan is worldwide market leader for theproduction of, large chipping plants, biomass power plants, sawmills, wood processing and pellet plants. Our customers are persuaded by our portfolio of products and services which covers, from planning to commissioning, and which includes the complete range of systems technology. We configure bunker, conveying and storage systems in conjunction with our customers, according to the highest quality standards.
Hall 25, Stand F50
Weinig, Michael - THINK WEINIG
Description: The WEINIG Group is the world's largest manufacturer of machines and systems for solid wood processing. A number of individual specialized companies offer a range of products under the WEINIG brand, covering the complete process chain from the raw material to the end product. Following the integration of the HOLZ-HER brand in 2010, the WEINIG Group also offers innovative and future-proof solutions for processing wooden composites in its portfolio - as well as the expertise that comes with more than 100 years' experience.
Hall 27, Stand D50
DPS Software - Faster&more efficient.
Description: SWOOD und SWOOD CAM Für die Planung und Herstellung von Möbeln und Inneneinrichtungen bietet Ihnen die DPS Software GmbH eine Komplettlösung aufbauend auf dem Industriestandard SOLIDWORKS.
Hall 15, Stand F70/1
IMOS – Smart Software Solutions
Description: imos AG develops and distributes software worldwide for furniture and interior designing. The integrated software solution imos iX with the most modern user guidance connects the construction of furniture and interior, including the fittings of the furniture supplier to a continuous process from the internet based room planning, order acquisition and calculation via the control of current CNC machines up to solutions for the point of sale.
Hall 15, Stand G47
Wagner, J. - Perfect Surfaces for Industry
Description: WAGNER is a leading manufacturer in the market for high technology, high quality equipment and plants for the application of powder laquers, paints and other liquid materials onto surfaces. WAGNER is the only supplier in the industry supplying both industrial concerns and contractors and also consumers - for more than 50 years. Worldwide the WAGNER-Group develops, manufactures and markets high quality products and innovative solutions with forward-looking technologies. We are always there for our customers where they need us. Our global distribution and service network makes the WAGNER Group a leading supplier in the surface finishing market. Facts: Founded 1947; 1,300 employees worldwide; 20 operating companies; 7 production facilities; 10 international sales and service companies; 2 international joint ventures; around 300 agencies worldwide.
Hall 17, Stand B47
Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttech
Co-exhibitor WithWood Industry Summit
Description: The KWF Gmbh organises, on behalf of the Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik e.V. (KWF) the KWF-Tagung, which takes place every four years. The KWF organises the KWF- Tagung, the largest forestry trade fair in the world. The event includes a congress, field trips and the KWF Expo (forestry machine and innovations show). In addition to this, the KWF also arranges special shows on current topics from forestry and the wood sector for numerous international professional events. At the LIGNA 2017 the KWF coordinates various special exhibitions, presenting areas and the Pavilion 33, as well as the Wood Industry Summit in hall 26.
Hall 26, Stand H28/0 Wood Industry Summit - Exhibition Area
Description:Founded in 1876 in Oberkochen, Southern Germany, the Leitz Group is the worldwide leading manufacturer of tools for industrial processing of wood, wood derived materials, plastic and compound materials. The Leitz product spectrum covers the complete range of precision tools for automated machines. In a complete package of advisory services, 2,900 Leitz employees pass on their experience of cutting tools to customers so meeting daily the requirements of a complete problem solver and producing service provider. Leitz products regularly are used in more than 150 countries on earth. By six production locations in Europe, Asia and America, Leitz sales companies and -offices in 36 countries, a close net of 120 service stations with quick-production facilities as well as sales partners, Leitz is represented on all continents.
Hall 15, Stand F16
LEUCO - innovative - trend-setting - reliable
Description:LEUCO is one of the world's largest suppliers of carbide and diamond-tipped machine tools for wood and plastic processing such as circular saw blades, hoggers, bore-type and shank-type cutters, drills, clamping systems and inserts. Wealth of ideas and technical know-how have been the heart of LEUCO since the beginning.
Hall 15, Stand F34
Wald und Holz NRW Co-exhibitor with Wald und Holz NRW
Description: Service Hier können Sie in unseren Publikationen und Schriften stöbern und diese auch bestellen. Ausserdem finden Sie hier unsere Ausschreibungen und Vergaben sowie öffentliche.
Pavilion P35, ground floor, Stand A01, (A01/1) NRW - Cluster Forestry & Wood
Internat. Verbände/Organisatoren
Description: Accosiation
Hall 17, Stand B76 International Associations
Lignum Consulting - Consulting, planning, organization for the wood and furniture industry
Hall 15, Stand G27
FH Rosenheim, Fak. für Holztechnik - Scientific Research and education
Description: Research and testing institutes, educational institutes (universities, technical colleges, etc.) for the forestry industry, Vehicles for timber transport and handling , Drying, steaming and impregnation of solid timber and other materials/ R&D department - Research & Development. With its staff, facilities and existing infrastructure, Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences offers optimal conditions for practical and forward-looking research.
Hall 11, Stand F78
Bacci, Paolino - Technology for Design - "Founded in 1918"
Description: Originally a manufacturer of classical woodworking machines, our Company began to specialize in the production of machinery for the solid wood industry, and for chair manufacturing in particular, in the 1950's. At about the same time, a specific geographic area of Italy gained international recognition for specializing in the manufacture of chairs. We were able to complement this specialization by continuously introducing many different types of machines but always marked by innovation and advanced performance. Paolino Bacci has earned worldwide respect and confidence from our customers because we have maintained a consistent level of quality and excellence for almost 100 years!
Hall 27, Stand F50
Description: Since 1960 A|K|E has been standing for highest quality in industry and crafts. A|K|E today - is one of the leading manufacturers of circular saw blades and cutting tools worldwide. Whether individual tools or demanding standards are required: the solution is always A|K|E: 450 motivated staff members and a worldwide net of service centers and sales offices guarantee quality, rapidity and best cost effectiveness. Special know-how in terms of application technology and the design and production of custom-made tools. Delivery programme: carbide and diamond tipped tools for working wood, plastics and metal. Product lines: circular saw blades, band saw blades, hoggers, cutters, cutter heads, router bits, drilling tools, reversible knives, planer knives and clamping tools.
Hall 12, Stand C70 (Main stand)
AWUKO ABRASIVES Wandmacher
BECK Fastener Group
BIESSE GROUP
Bürkle, Robert
Grotefeld - The driving force
Homag Group - YOUR SOLUTION
Hubtex Maschinenbau
Remmers
Leitz - We shape the future
AKE Knebel