8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549




                                    FORM 8-K




                                 CURRENT REPORT

           PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
                                  ACT OF 1934


         DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): JUNE 11, 2001


                             Commission file number:
                                    000-15760
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                                  HARDINGE INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)




NEW YORK                                                      16-0470200
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(State or other jurisdiction of                               (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                                 Identification
No.)


                       One Hardinge Drive Elmira, NY 14902
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              (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                 (607) 734-2281
               (Registrant's telephone number including area code)









ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS

       On June 11, 2001, Hardinge Inc. issued a press release announcing a
reduction in their North American workforce. A copy of the press release is
included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated
herein by reference.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

      (a)   Not applicable
      (b)   Not applicable
      (c)   Exhibits

            99    Press Release issued by registrant on  June 11, 2001.

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                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                         HARDINGE INC.

June 14, 2001           By: /s/ Richard L. Simons
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Date                       Richard L. Simons
                           Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                          (Principal Financial Officer)




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EX-99.1

                                  EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS BULLETIN                                     HARDINGE INC.
    FROM:                                     RE: ONE HARDINGE DRIVE
                                                  ELMIRA, NY  14902
                                                  (NASDAQ: HDNG)



THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD
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       BSMG WORLDWIDE
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AT THE COMPANY:       AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD/BSMG WORLDWIDE:
Richard L. Simons     Kerry Thalheim      John McNamara       David Closs
    EXEC VP & CFO     General Inquiries   Analyst Inquiries   Media Inquiries
    -------------     (212) 661-8030      (212) 661-8030      (212) 661-8030
(607) 734-2281        Ext. 3052           Ext. 3027           Ext. 3047


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001

                         HARDINGE ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN
                            NORTH AMERICAN WORKFORCE

                           REAFFIRMS GUIDANCE FOR 2001

ELMIRA, N.Y., JUNE 11, 2001 -- Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a leading producer
of advanced material-cutting solutions, today announced that the Company has
implemented a 15% reduction in its North American workforce to better align
resources to current market conditions. The layoffs, which are effective
immediately, have been structured to ensure continued fulfillment of Hardinge's
commitment to customer service and support and to new product development.

J. Patrick Ervin, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
"Unfortunately, today's action impacts approximately 100 employees and they are
of paramount concern to us. As the Association of Manufacturing Technology has
recently reported, US machine tool sales are approximately 30%



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below the already very depressed level of the first quarter of 2000. While we
continue to expect that our North American sales will benefit in the second half
of 2001 from higher shipments of new products, we have not yet seen any clear
signs of improved economic conditions. Hardinge has a long history of
maintaining profitability during all market conditions, and has done so for over
50 years. Today's actions are a part of our continuing program to become a
leaner company, which has already eliminated positions at all levels, including
executive. As difficult as they are, these changes allow us to protect the
Company's strong financial position. However, it is important to note that if
business conditions start to improve, and do so more sharply than now seems
probable, we are prepared to respond quickly.

Mr. Ervin went on to say, "Our geographic and product diversification continues
to be very successful, with European and Asian sales now almost half of Hardinge
revenues and still growing. During these difficult U.S. market conditions, our
long-term global expansion beyond our traditional markets, and our clear focus
on introducing effective new products, have proven increasingly important. For
example, the strong performance of our grinding businesses is an increasing
contributor to our results. Largely due to these strategies, we are able to
reaffirm our previous guidance for the second quarter of 2001, which is $0.20 to
$0.23 per basic and diluted share, and for the full year, which is $.90 to $1.00
per basic and diluted share, although we now expect results will more likely be
closer to the bottom of those ranges." concluded Mr. Ervin.

Hardinge Inc., founded more than 100 years ago, is an international leader in
providing the latest industrial technology to companies requiring
material-cutting solutions. The Company designs and manufactures
computer-numerically controlled metal-cutting lathes, machining centers,
grinding machines, electrical discharge machines and other industrial products.
The Company's common stock trades on NASDAQ under the symbol "HDNG." For more
information, please visit the Company's website at www.hardinge.com.
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    To receive additional information on Hardinge Inc., via fax at no charge,
                    dial 1-800-PRO-INFO and enter code HDNG.


THIS NEWS RELEASE CONTAINS STATEMENTS OF A FORWARD-LOOKING NATURE RELATING TO
THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF HARDINGE INC. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON
INFORMATION KNOWN TO MANAGEMENT AT THIS TIME. THE COMPANY CAUTIONS THAT SUCH
STATEMENTS NECESSARILY INVOLVE UNCERTAINTIES AND RISK, AND DEAL WITH MATTERS
BEYOND THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CONTROL AND IN MANY CASES THE COMPANY CANNOT
PREDICT WHAT FACTORS WOULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE
INDICATED. AMONG THE MANY FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER FROM
THOSE SET FORTH IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE
MACHINE TOOL BUSINESS CYCLES, CHANGES IN GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE U.S.
OR INTERNATIONALLY, THE MIX OF PRODUCTS SOLD AND THE PROFIT MARGINS THEREON, THE
RELATIVE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO NEW PRODUCT AND GEOGRAPHIC MARKETS,
THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MANAGE ITS OPERATING COSTS, ACTIONS TAKEN BY CUSTOMERS
SUCH AS ORDER CANCELLATIONS OR REDUCED BOOKINGS BY CUSTOMERS OR DISTRIBUTORS,
COMPETITORS' ACTIONS SUCH AS PRICE DISCOUNTING OR NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS,
GOVERNMENTAL



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REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, CHANGES IN THE AVAILABILITY AND COST OF
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENCY
FLUCTUATIONS. ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN LIGHT OF
THESE FACTORS. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE ITS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS ALTER THEIR ACCURACY.

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