An overview of what one can find at this year's LIGNA 2015 event, including market & labor trends, innovative edging & surfacing technology, global innovations showcases, and so much more.

Despite Italian woodworking machine sales falling 3.7 percent in 2012, a feared “disaffection” of foreign markets has not occurred.

Combined, the biennial LIGNA and interzum shows will feature displays of woodworking technology and supplies from thousands of exhibitors. The two shows are held in Germany.

Germany intends to assist Ukraine in establishing its own biofuel production in 2013.

Koelnmesse has signed a sustaining membership contract with “Furniture Club – Made in Germany e.V.”, an association founded in 2009 and relaunched at the imm cologne 2012. The association currently has 12 German member companies, whose aim is to use the joint platform to establish and expand international activities.

In 2013 Cologne will again be the central meeting place for the world’s furniture industry. It will be the focus of the three trade fairs: imm cologne, LivingKitchen and interzum.

Even now, in the middle of Europe’s economic and financial crisis, the German domestic market is showing to be as solid as a rock. The economic forecast for 2013 remains positive despite a slight cooling. ZOW – the Supply Fair for Furniture Industry & Interior Design from 18-21 February 2013 – provides an ideal presentation and contact forum for international furniture component suppliers seeking direct access to Germany’s lucrative furniture market. Organisers Clarion Events Deutschland expect the next show to attract 13,500 trade visitors as well as 490 national and international exhibitors.

Every two years, wood and furniture specialists from around the world come to Germany to attend the two most important trade fairs for their industry: LIGNA in Hannover and interzum in Cologne. The two fairs are staged in quick succession so that international visitors can attend both in a single trip. 2013 will be no different.

Hettich, based in Kirchlengern, Germany, is a family owned global supplier of functional and decorative hardware for the kitchen cabinet, furniture, and white goods industries.