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Woodworking Machinery
VDMA Woodworking Machinery represents the manufacturers of machinery, equipment and tools for woodworking and wood processing. Our members are suppliers to sawmills or the wood-based materials industry as well as manufacturers of flooring, furniture, construction elements or wooden buildings.

In our work we concentrate on the sector-specific concerns of our around 100 member companies. The main focus is on corporate governance & management, marketing & sales as well as technology, standardisation & research. We work in professionally structured working committees that are strategically oriented towards the long-term requirements of the industry and address current business challenges.

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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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LIGNA 2025

LIGNA 2025

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50 years of LIGNA: the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing unites "Linking People, Driving Innovation". Experience the latest technologies and trends for sustainable, networked production from 26-30 May 2025 in Hannover.

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Mon. 26.05.25 Fri. 30.05.25

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LIGNA 2025

50 years of LIGNA: the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing unites "Linking People, Driving Innovation". Experience the latest technologies and trends for sustainable, networked production from 26-30 May 2025 in Hannover.

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Mon. 26.05.25 Fri. 30.05.25

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LIGNA 2025 - Joint company stand for suppliers

VDMA Services is organizing a joint company stand in Hall 12 A01-03 exclusively for VDMA members in the supplier sector at LIGNA, the trade fair for woodworking machinery in Hanover. Registration takes place directly via the contacts.

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Mon. 30.06.25 Tue. 01.07.25

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24. Meeting of the Marketing and Sales Working Group for Woodworking Machinery

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Marketing and Sales Working Group on June 31 and July 1. Please make a note of this date!

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Wed. 19.11.25 Sat. 22.11.25

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VietnamWood 2023

The main woodworking machinery exhibition in Vietnam, VietnamWood 2025, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 15-18, 2025. The show will have a German Pavilion.

The main woodworking machinery exhibition in Vietnam, VietnamWood 2025, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 15-18, 2025. The show will have a German Pavilion.

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EUROBOIS 2026

The leading event of the wood industry in France and a good opportunity for exchange for all national and international players in the French market.

The leading event of the wood industry in France and a good opportunity for exchange for all national and international players in the French market.

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Find expertise and an overview of the latest technologies

VDMA Woodworking Machinery is co-host of LIGNA, Hannover

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Discover the machine innovations for the woodworking trade

VDMA Woodworking Machinery is co-host of HOLZ-HANDWERK

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Economic situation and outlook for 2025

The industry association expects a stable level for the current year. This outlook assumes an increase in order intake from the third quarter of 2025.

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