(Windsor, CT) Morris Group, Inc. and Hexagon Metrology announce a strategic partnership. Key Morris Group divisions will become authorized distributors of Hexagon Metrology's dimensional measurement products.

(Charlotte, NC) Okuma America Corporation announces the introduction of the MULTUS B750, the largest in the family of MULTUS horizontal lathes. The B750 is a large multitasking machine with a maximum turning diameter in excess of 1 meter ( 41.34 inches, 1050 mm) that raises productivity for large parts.

As reported by BusinessWeek, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd. placed fourth in the top 40 of global companies. Doosan has increased its rank from last year’s fifth place in a field of 25.

Morris Group, Inc. promotes Aaron Hornyak to President of The Robert E. Morris Company. Prior to this announcement, Mr. Hornyak served as Vice President of Sales. The Robert E. Morris Company is one of New England’s premier machine tool distributors, providing manufacturers with quality machine tools and engineered solutions since 1941.

Today, Hardinge Inc. has announced the appointment of Morris Group, Inc. as exclusive distributor of Hardinge products in portions of 21 Eastern and Midwestern states. For some regions this appointment is effective immediately and for other territories the appointment is effective no later than February 1, 2010.

Charlotte, NC (October 27, 2009) – One lucky machine shop will win the use of an Okuma machine tool FREE for two years as the grand prize in the Real Help Machine Giveaway contest. The contest gets underway Tuesday, October 27 and entries will be accepted until 8:00 am on Monday, December 7, 2009.

Okuma America Corporation announces, that effective May 27, 2009, all spare parts purchase warranties have been extended. New and exchange spare parts now carry a one (1) year warranty and select OSP (electronic) items in the aftermarket carry a five (5) year warranty.

Morris South and KGK International will host a Productivity Improvement Day at KGK's Suwanee, Georgia office on July 21, 2009.