Telephonics Corporation Awarded a $14.5M Contract from the U.S. General Services Administration for Mobile Surveillance Systems for U.S. Customs and Border Protection

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) announced today that its Electronic Systems Division was awarded a $14.5M contract from the U.S. General Services Administration on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to supply Mobile Surveillance Systems (MSS) for the U.S. Border. The MSS provides, for the first time, a fully integrated system including Ground Surveillance Radar, EO/IR sensors, accurate GPS location data along with a Common Operating Picture allowing agents to not only track but to visually identify targets of interest prior to engaging. The entire system is easily deployable and highly mobile making it a cornerstone for any perimeter security requirement.

"Telephonics is proud to have been selected for this program. Our Mobile Surveillance System provides the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the field with an enhanced capability that will help them accomplish their mission of securing our nation's borders. We look forward to expanding our existing relationship with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection," said Donald C. Pastor President of Electronic Systems Division.

About Telephonics

"A subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), Telephonics' broad-based, advanced, high-technology engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide integrated information, communication, and sensor system solutions to military and commercial markets worldwide. The company is organized into four operating divisions: Communications Systems, specializing in aircraft intercommunication systems, ruggedized wireless communication systems, and commercial audio products; Radar Systems, specializing in airborne maritime surveillance radar, weather and search radar, and advanced identification friend or foe products; Electronic Systems specializing in Integrated Security Systems and Products for the Homeland Security and Anti Terrorism Force Protection market, Air Traffic Management Systems and Aerospace Electronics; and the Systems Engineering Group specializing in the performance of threat and radar system analyses and other support engineering functions for the Department of Defense, the Missile Defense Agency, and various other Government agencies and major prime contractors."

About Griffon Corporation

In addition to developing and manufacturing information and communication systems for government and commercial markets worldwide, Griffon Corporation is also an international leader in the development and production of embossed and laminated specialty plastic films used in the baby diaper, feminine napkin, adult incontinent, surgical and patient care markets. Griffon Corporation is also a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential, commercial and industrial garage doors sold to professional installing dealers and major home center retail chains. Through a substantial network of operations located throughout the country, Griffon's building products company also installs and services specialty building products, primarily garage doors, openers, fireplaces and cabinets for new construction markets.

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Source: Telephonics Corporation

Released January 7, 2008