Hardinge Inc. has announced the date for its second annual Hardinge Machine Technology Show (HMTS). HMTS 2012 will take place on June 6th and 7th, 2012, at Hardinge corporate headquarters and technology center located in Elmira, NY. The show will feature the industry's leading brands that are part of the Hardinge Group, including Hardinge CNC Lathes, Bridgeport Vertical Machining Centers, Kellenberger and Jones & Shipman Grinding Machines, Hardinge Workholding Solutions, Rotary Products and the Hardinge Turnkey Group. These machines and other products will be on display with technicians ready to answer questions. Technology seminars will take place throughout each day focusing on a wide variety of metalcutting topics. In addition, Hardinge technology partners and suppliers will feature displays of their latest products and will be available to answer questions. Factory tours of the Hardinge production facility will be offered showing the latest manufacturing techniques and allow customers to see recently updated areas. Food and beverages will be provided.

"Last year's event was an outstanding success and we look forward to an even bigger and better show this year," said a company spokesperson. "We are proud of our facility, products and people and want to show our customers that continuous improvement is not just a slogan, it's how we do business here at Hardinge."

For more information contact:

Hardinge Inc.

One Hardinge Drive

P.O. Box 1507

Elmira, NY 14902-1507

800-843-8801

info@hardinge.com

www.hardinge.com