Item 8.01 Other Events

On December 11, 2008 Hardinge Inc. issued a press release announcing cost cutting actions in response to the global economic conditions. These actions include staff reductions in the North American operations, a two week shut down over the holidays in the US manufacturing facility, reduced production hours in Taiwan and China manufacturing facilities, and cuts in discretionary spending to reduce future SG&A expenses.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following Exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit No. Description

99 Press release issued by registrant on December 11, 2008.

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