Hardinge, Inc. is a multi-national

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with global headquarters in

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, USA. It began operation in 1890. Hardinge is best known for its

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, both non-CNC and

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. Hardinge Inc. machine tool brands now include Hardinge,

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, Kellenberger,

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, Voumard, and Tschudin. It currently has locations in the United States, England, Germany, Switzerland, China, Taiwan and India. On May 29, 2018, Privet Fund Management LLC completed the acquisition of Hardinge, Inc. for approximately $245 million. The company employs approximately 1500 staff.

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* Machine tool builders Tool manufacturing companies of the United States Companies based in New York (state) Manufacturing companies established in 1890 1890 establishments in New York (state) 2018 mergers and acquisitions Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq {{US-manufacturing-company-stub