Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Hardinge Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against Hardinge Inc. ("Hardinge" or the "Company") concerning possible securities violations between February 22, 2007 and February 21, 2008 related to, among other things, the Company's business and financial performance.

The investigation concerns alleged misrepresentations concerning the Company's financial condition and prospects and whether Hardinge failed to disclose that the Company was experiencing slowing sales due to outdated machinery and failed to timely record an impairment in the value of its inventory.

If you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll-Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmithlaw@hotmail.com.

CONTACT:  Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, Bensalem, PA
          Howard G. Smith, Esquire
          (215) 638-4847
          (888) 638-4847
          howardsmithlaw@hotmail.com

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