Hardinge Inc., a precision machine tool manufacturer founded in 1890 and known for its Super-Precision turning technology, Bridgeport milling machines, Kellenberger grinders, and Forkardt workholding systems, filed for Chapter 11 protection on July 29, 2024, in the District of Delaware (Case No. 24-11605) along with seven affiliated entities before Judge J. Kate Stickles. With approximately $330 million in annual revenue, 1,700 employees worldwide, and an order backlog exceeding $220 million, the company entered bankruptcy after its planned sale of Hardinge China collapsed due to prolonged regulatory reviews by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission. The 2021 acquisition of German manufacturer J.G. Weisser Söhne further strained capital, requiring intercompany loans exceeding $70 million and €13 million in comfort letters. Centre Lane Partners V, L.P. acquired Hardinge's $106.7 million in prepetition secured debt on July 22, 2024, provided a $2.9 million bridge loan and $27.35 million DIP facility, and served as the stalking horse bidder with a credit bid of approximately $100 million. The 363 sale closed just 51 days after filing on September 18, 2024, with the acquired businesses restructured as Kellenberger (global machines) and Forkardt Hardinge (workholding) under retained leadership. The Fourth Amended Plan of Liquidation was confirmed on December 20, 2024 and became effective December 31, 2024, establishing a GUC Trust administered by Province, LLC. A $3.25 million Privet settlement ($3M to unsecured creditors, $250K to PBGC) supplements the recovery pool, with general unsecured creditors projected to receive 3.6%-6.2% on estimated claims of $25.7-$29.2 million. PBGC claims of $25.5-$35 million share pro rata with general unsecured creditors. As of Q3 2025, six affiliate cases have been closed, with the lead case remaining open for GUC Trust wind-down.