On May 4, 2011, the worldwide employees of Hardinge Inc. presented to Lee Morris and Morris Group Inc. a Bridgeport Knee Mill. The Knee Mill serves as a token of the respect and admiration for all that Morris Group, Inc. companies have accomplished over the last 70 years.
Hardinge is proud to be part of the history of Morris Group Inc., beginning with Robert E. Morris who, in 1935, came to Hardinge Brothers Inc. in Elmira, NY, for the start of his machine tool training. In 1941, Bob Morris founded The Robert E. Morris Co. and represented the Bridgeport product line for many years. Today, our companies’ histories intertwine once again with The Robert E. Morris Company and its sister companies within the Morris Group Inc. network, serving as distributors of all Hardinge Group machine tools, including Hardinge, Bridgeport, Kellenberger, Tschudin, and Jones & Shipman brands.
“We are pleased that our growing relationship with Morris has been beneficial for both of our companies,” says Rick Simons, president and CEO of Hardinge Inc. “Their reputation as capable, comprehensive, and a professional organization has made for a perfect fit with Hardinge.”
Speaking with Lee Morris during the two-day Hardinge Machine Tool Show at the Elmira, NY facility, Morris said, “This is a wonderful gift from Hardinge and shows how the symmetry between the companies is great. In addition, we are proud to offer high-level distribution of the Hardinge products.”