Hardinge, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, distribution, and marketing of computer controlled metal-cutting lathes, machining centers, grinding machines, collets, chucks, index fixtures, and other industrial products. It also designs and manufactures workholding, toolholding, and other industrial support products for turning equipment. The company serves aerospace, automotive, construction equipment, defense, energy, farm equipment, medical equipment, recreational equipment, telecommunications, and transportation industries, as well as small and medium-sized independent job shops. It distributes its products under the ‘Bridgeport’ brand name through distributors, agents, and manufacturers’ representatives worldwide, as well as through direct sales force in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1890. It was formerly known as Hardinge Brothers, Inc. and changed its name to Hardinge, Inc. in 1995. The company is headquartered in Elmira, New York.