Hardinge Congratulates Morris Group on 70 Years

On May 4th, the world wide 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, New York for the start of his machine tool training. In 1941, Bob Morris founded The Robert E. Morris Company 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, Jones & Shipman brands.

“We are pleased that our growing relationship with Morris has been beneficial for both of our companies.” said 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.”