Sales and technical support for the Hardinge Super Precision (SP) range of turning and turn/grinding machines is now being handled in the UK and Ireland by Jones & Shipman Hardinge.
Following the acquisition of its parent Hardinge Inc. by Privet Fund Management LLC during the summer of 2018, a restructuring of the group is being implemented which has resulted in a number of changes at the headquarters of its UK Jones & Shipman Hardinge operations.
The UK debut of an entirely new Kellenberger universal grinding machine concept and a first MACH appearance for Okamoto Works under the representation of Jones and Shipman are the highlights of The Hardinge Group stand at MACH 2018.
It’s significant for any company to reach its 100-year landmark but for Swiss grinding specialist, Kellenberger, it also gave the company a chance to revaluate its product range, assembly processes, technology offering and launch a new machine. Ed Hill reports.
Investment in a new Jones & Shipman Ultramat Easy external cylindrical grinding machine by Leicestershire specialist engineers O.L.D Engineering has not only given the company additional capacity but also has improved productivity with considerably reduced set-up times.