Telephonics Announces the Opening of New Facility to Accommodate the Continuing Growth of Air Traffic and Homeland Defense Business

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today the opening of a 100,000 square foot facility in Huntington, New York, that will house the Electronic Systems Division (ESD). The new facility includes an ultra-modern NextGen Air Traffic Management demonstration, development and training center. The NextGen lab will be used to continue the cutting edge development and testing of the AeroTrac NextGen product line with the advanced features and functions that are necessary to address existing and future global air traffic challenges. Over 50,000 sq-ft of the new facility is home to a state-of-the-art Systems Integration Labs, Assembly and Formal Test operations geared specifically to support our growing critical Homeland Security and Force Protection programs. Additionally, the customer support capabilities are being expanded to better serve our ever growing customer base.

"The new facility is a commitment to our customers that we will continue to invest in our products and people in order to provide them with the most advanced and reliable products in a timely manner," said Don Pastor, President of Electronic Systems Division, "Specifically, our advanced Systems Integration Labs expands on an essential capability to ensure that we remain on the leading edge of the technologies necessary for our markets."

Telephonics' ESD 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. ESD is recognized for its superior technology and ability to rapidly integrate sophisticated system solutions incorporating state-of-the-art hardware and software designs. Telephonics' air traffic control and air traffic management systems are widely used by the US military and civilian customers in Asia and in Eastern Europe.

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