"The Ligna 2019 will be a special highlight in the history of Columbus“ — these were the words of Columbus CEO Ruth Koppenberger, on the first day of the Ligna, when entering the large trade fair hall in Hanover. But not because Columbus celebrated its 40th anniversary this year or the company has a completely new look, but because Columbus, this year, introduced the world's first patented vacuum press modular system that was to revolutionize the market forever.

Already on the first and at the latest on the last day of Ligna it was clear that the success, which one expected from the fair, should be exceeded many times over. Three times as many interested parties as two years ago visited the Columbus stand with the new innovation. Columbus was also able to welcome many international customers and introduced them to the new flagship.

The first modular system — fully equipped — was sold to a customer in Australia after a short time. One thing is already clear, the Columbus sales team will be working at full speed even after the fair to serve the numerous interested parties. Howev-er, this success would hardly have been possible without the team that worked tirelessly and full of motivation to do it all.

We would like to thank all customers, interested parties, partners and of course the organizers for this great event. We are looking forward to a great future.