Hardinge Aligns With Distribution Companies

Hardinge Inc. has announced an alliance with three premier US distributors; Gosiger, Inc., Hartwig, Inc., and Morris Group, Inc. These three groups will have exclusive sales and support responsibilities for Hardinge products in virtually all of the United States. Over a transition period of the next few months they will replace current Hardinge distributors and direct sales and service support groups.

“We are honored to be working with this caliber of companies that will sell and support our products in the US market,” says Rick Simons, president and CEO of Hardinge Inc. “All three distributors bring at least 50 years of history and a team of well trained sales, service and applications people to assist in future sales and provide service support on existing Hardinge equipment in the field. Adding our brand names take these three companies back to the roots of machine tool representation where they each began decades ago. Their reputations as capable, comprehensive, and professional organizations make for a perfect fit with Hardinge.”

“Hardinge is a strong company with strong brand names of Hardinge, Bridgeport, Kellenberger, Hauser and Tschudin. We have a loyal customer base who appreciates the benefits of buying machines and accessories with our brand names. We are confident in entrusting our customer relationships to this group and are also pleased that these three top level distribution companies have confidence in Hardinge.  We believe our products complement their existing strong machine lines,” Simons continues.

Hardinge announced earlier this year its intention to further strengthen its brand reputation for precision, continuous machining accuracy and longevity through ongoing and increased focus on the advancement of our precision, SUPER PRECISION and SP2 technology and products.  Hardinge will continue to develop and introduce the world’s finest lathes, machining centers, grinding machines and workholding to support and enhance the businesses of manufacturers around the world.