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<\/figure>\n\nEconomic situation and outlook for 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n While German manufacturers of woodworking machines and tools have recorded a 15% decline in production in 2024, the industry association expects a stable level for the current year. This outlook assumes an increase in incoming orders from the third quarter onwards. <\/p>\n\n From January to November 2024, exports fell by 11.5%. The decline was stronger in European markets in particular than in the rest of the world, while North America was the only region to show a positive trend. The association also expects North America and some other overseas markets to make a positive contribution in 2025. <\/p>\n\n Automation and innovation: clear advantages for German and European manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Technological excellence is a decisive success factor. “Automation and digitalization are no longer optional, but essential,” emphasized H\u00fcllmann. “It enables manufacturers in the timber industry to reduce costs, improve efficiency and ensure consistent product quality, even though it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit qualified personnel. In many regions of the world, the problems caused by an ageing society are growing. The solution to this and to global competitiveness is to combine automation with technical expertise and excellent service.” <\/p>\n\n H\u00fcllmann sees the industry in an advantageous situation, as the sustainable material wood is increasingly coming into focus due to discussions about climate change and decarbonization. If the construction industry, which is particularly energy- and resource-intensive, is to become more sustainable, there is no way around the increased use of wood. As a result, building with wood is experiencing an upswing with significant growth rates in Europe and other parts of the world. <\/p>\n\n Political demands of the industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association expects reforms from the new German government in order to secure Germany as a competitive location for investment. The industry sees a need to make the labour market more flexible and to simplify immigration processes in order to attract and retain skilled workers. Bureaucratic hurdles must be removed. In particular, excessive regulations in timber construction are criticized – targeted deregulation would provide further impetus for the industry. <\/p>\n\n “Politicians must act now to secure Germany’s leading role in the industry. If these challenges are not addressed, we will jeopardize our competitiveness,” warned H\u00fcllmann.<\/p>\n\n Ligna 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the global woodworking industry, will take place in Hanover from May 26 to 30. “Ligna will be the ultimate showcase for technical solutions that the wood and furniture industry needs to be successful in a complex and competitive market,” emphasized Markus H\u00fcllmann. “From advanced automation technologies to intelligent production systems, the trade fair will show how our industry is turning challenges into opportunities.” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":43885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,3777,51,19,44,50,15],"tags":[4851,2246,3686,128,131],"class_list":["post-43933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-associations","category-economy","category-fair-event","category-industry","category-industry-4-0-automation","category-machines","category-news","tag-kraft-group-en","tag-ligna-en-2","tag-ligna-2025-en","tag-vdma","tag-vdma-woodworking-machinery"],"acf":{"photo_gallery":{"galerie":[[]]}},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.moebelfertigung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/VDMA_Ligna-Preview-2-1024x512.jpg\")
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