Leitz to showcase expanded tool portfolio at LIGNA

 Monday, May 12, 2025

In anticipation of the upcoming LIGNA trade fair, Leitz has announced significant expansions to its portfolio of woodworking solutions, alongside speaking about the globally active Brucklacher Group. During a dedicated press conference, held earlier today, CEO Juergen Koeppel revealed that Leitz, along with sister companies Boehlerit and Bilz, now form the newly-established Brucklacher Group. With over 4,000 employees across 16 production sites and 137 locations worldwide, the group anticipates generating an annual turnover of approximately €450 million.

Leitz’s expanded portfolio, showcased by CEO Juergen Koeppel and R&D Manager Andreas Kisselbach, includes innovative tools designed for increased efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability:

• Compact Hogger: Designed for cost-effective processing, this tool provides universal applicability across panel materials without compromising quality and durability.
• PolyCut Circular Sawblade: Specially developed for precise and efficient cutting of thermoplastics, ensuring minimized material melting and reducing the need for costly reworks.
• ProfilCut Q Diamond: This edge-processing innovation features constant-diameter diamond tooling that is resharpenable up to five times, significantly reducing downtime and adjustment efforts.
• WhisperCut PLUS: An advanced jointing cutterhead optimizing precision and sustainability, designed for industrial furniture production, featuring improved durability, efficiency, and lower operational costs.
• Hydro Planer/Profile Cutterhead: Featuring a closed hydro clamping system, this tool meets growing demands in industrial woodworking for cleanliness, low maintenance, and reliability.
• Hydro Planer Cutterhead for Textured Surfaces: Targeting trends in modern timber façades, this specialized tool delivers consistent, high-quality textured finishes essential for aesthetic construction elements.
• HeliPlan Cutterhead: Now enhanced with a wear-protected body, this high-performance cutterhead promises improved stability, longer tool life, and superior performance on abrasive materials.
• DFC Extraction Hoods: Offering tailored solutions for ergonomic, energy-efficient, and clean work environments across various industries, these customizable extraction systems enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Additionally, the LeitzXPert app continues to support global woodworking professionals by providing essential, user-friendly access to Leitz’s comprehensive tool and process knowledge, reflecting the industry’s increasing complexity and innovation demands.

The upcoming LIGNA event will serve as a significant platform for Leitz to highlight its advancements in woodworking technologies, solidifying its position as a global industry leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused solutions.

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