Telephonics Corporation Appoints New Vice President of Business Development for Air Traffic Management

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced the appointment of Antonio Lo Brutto as the Vice President of Business Development for Air Traffic Management ("ATM"), Electronic Systems Division ("ESD"). Mr. Lo Brutto will be responsible for the development and execution of ESD's strategy in the worldwide ATM market.

Mr. Lo Brutto has more than 25 years of experience in the Air Traffic Management market place. Most recently he was the Vice President and General Manager of Sensis Corporation's Air Traffic Systems division. Prior to Sensis, Mr. Lo Brutto was a senior system engineer at Cardion Inc. and Westinghouse working on surveillance and automation systems for Air Traffic and Defense related applications.

"We are very excited to have Tony join the Telephonics team," said Mr. Don Pastor, President of Electronic System Division. "His knowledge and understanding of the air traffic transformation that we are embarking on will provide Telephonics and our customers with the most advanced and innovative, high-value solutions."

Mr. Lo Brutto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Pratt Institute, a Master of Science in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins and a National Security Studies Certificate in Leadership from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.

Telephonics' ESD division is a world leader in both the Defense and Civil Air Traffic Control markets for advanced automation systems and secondary surveillance radars. ESD also specializes in Integrated Security Systems and products for the Homeland Security and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection market.

About Telephonics

Telephonics' high-technology engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide integrated information, communication and sensor system solutions to military and commercial markets worldwide. Telephonics specializes in aircraft intercommunication systems, wireless communication systems, radars, identification friend or foe products, integrated security systems, air traffic management systems, aerospace electronics, and the performance of threat and radar system analyses.

About Griffon Corporation

Griffon Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company headquartered in New York City, NY with operations in four business segments: Garage Doors; Installation Services; Specialty Plastic Films; and Electronic Information and Communication Systems.

Forward-Looking Statements

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    Source: Telephonics Corporation

Released April 27, 2010