Hardinge Appoints New Board Chairman

Hardinge (Elmira, New York) has announced that its board of directors has elected Richard L. Simons, president and CEO, as chairman of the board effective February 14.

Mr. Simons will succeed Kyle H. Seymour, who will resign as chairman and as a director in order to devote his full time to other commitments. Mr. Seymour has served as a director since 2004 and as chairman of the board since 2008.

Source: Modern Machine Shop