Ligna Hannover 2009: The timber industry on the up

Ligna Hannover 09: a Hannover has become the meeting place of choice for the international timber and woodworking trade. The steady increase in visitor numbers from abroad is a clear indicator of the event's success. The innovations and trends that make their appearance at Ligna Hannover set the standard for business in the years ahead.

Mindful of the need to keep a watchful eye on the market, the number of top decision-makers at the show rose by a full 10 % to 43,400. And whichever way you look at it, that obviously benefi ts one group above all - the exhibitors.

All the world's a stage
Supply and demand come together at Ligna Hannover. Nowhere else in the world will you get more attention. Your future business success begins in Hannover. So use this unique opportunity to present your products to potential buyers and investors from all over the world - and to forge new contacts that turn into lucrative business leads. Ligna Hannover is the only international trade fair that brings together all the key sectors of the timber industry mix - from forestry and forestry equipment to industrial production of wood-based products and furniture, plus the special show Handwerk, Holz & mehr for the skilled trades. This is where coming innovations and trends are seen first. And this is where the seeds of business success are planted.

Ideas a cut above the rest
Well before the start of the show we get things moving with a targeted marketing and publicity campaign - both in Germany and internationally. At the same time we are in direct contact with our marketing representatives worldwide, ensuring that the event receives maximum exposure across your target group.
And we do our utmost to optimize your performance and ours. After every show we carefully analyze your suggestions and comments - and tailor our visitor marketing campaign to your particular needs. Whatever you need in services or amenities, we can supply your requirements at very reasonable prices:

• Practical stand packages
• Service team support before, during and after the show
• Ideal location in Hannover
• State-of-the-art facilities
• High standards of presentation throughout

Wood and its synergies
Ligna Hannover tells the complete story of wood as a material, right across the user spectrum. This not only provides a comprehensive overview of all sections of the market, but also gives you access to promising contacts and business networks. And not just within the forestry sector, but in all branches of the timber industry. So take the direct route to new markets worldwide - at Ligna Hannover.

Attracting the best in the business
All the leading trade associations and organizations - German and international - have always had a regular presence at Ligna Hannover. Their endorsement ensures that the show attracts the key decision-makers who can really make a difference to your business.

Professional partnerships
Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture, Board of Forestry and Forestry Technology (KWF), Information and Demonstration Centre for Renewable Energy, Olsberg (I.D.E.E.), Lower Saxony Forestry Agency, the Lower Saxony Association of Forestry Contractors (AfL), 3N Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Resources, the Hannover Climate Protection Agency, the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Countryside, Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, target GmbH, enercity, Raiffeisen Warengenossenschaft Leese, Lower Saxony Forestry Training Centre (NFBZ) - and many more besides.
Through a close and enduring collaboration with partners from the forestry industry, Ligna Hannover provides you with a trade fair with genuinely global appeal. And this is exactly what your company needs to do business both at home and abroad.

A forum for fresh ideas
New ideas move the industry forward. At Ligna Hannover an extensive supporting program, plus numerous forums and special presentations on forestry-related themes, all help to promote a lively exchange of information and know-how. Other feature displays pick up on current trends and defi ne the keynote themes for the whole show. These special events attract a lot of attention and a lot of visitor traffic. So don't miss out: make sure your latest product ideas are showcased at one of these presentations!