Telephonics Corporation Receives First Russian Contract Award for Search and Rescue, and Weather Avoidance Radar Systems

93 RDR-1600 Radar Systems to be installed on the new Kazan Mi-17 helicopters

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that it has signed a multi-million dollar contract for 93 RDR-1600 Search and Rescue, and Weather Avoidance Radar Systems for the new Kazan's built Mi-17 helicopters.

The RDR-1600 radar systems state-of-the art features include very lightweight, extremely low-power consumption, exceptional sensitivity, and field-proven reliability. Weather detection and avoidance radar are critical to successful offshore missions. Their exceptional performance includes multiple modes of operation, and enables detection and tracking of targets at long range, in high clutter and low visibility.

"This first ever contract between Telephonics and a Russian customer affords us the opportunity to open a new chapter in company's expansion into the worldwide market," said Joseph J. Battaglia, President of Telephonics.

About Telephonics

A subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, 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 Jericho, NY with operations in three business segments: Garage Doors; Specialty Plastic Films; and Electronic Information and Communication Systems.

Forward-Looking Statements

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    Source: Telephonics Corporation

Released June 23, 2009