- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
- Address
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- IPO Date
- May 25, 1995
- Business
- Hardinge, Inc., established in 1890, has a long-standing history as a global provider of advanced metal-cutting and manufacturing solutions. The company specialized in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-precision computer-controlled machine tools, including CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinding equipment, alongside advanced workholding and rotary accessories. Hardinge historically served a broad range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, and defense, providing comprehensive solutions to independent job shops and various industrial end-users globally. In a significant strategic move, Hardinge, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 29, 2024, citing liquidity challenges and regulatory obstacles encountered during the attempted sale of its Chinese operations. Subsequently, on September 19, 2024, the company successfully completed the sale of substantially all of its global machine and workholding businesses to affiliates of Centre Lane Partners. As a direct result of this transaction, the machining operations will now proceed as Kellenberger, while the global workholding accessory businesses will operate under the name Forkardt Hardinge, both now independent entities under Centre Lane's ownership. These newly structured businesses are positioned to maintain their market leadership with strengthened financial foundations, continuing to offer high-quality turning, milling, and grinding solutions.