Press Release

NEW YORK, Nov 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Telephonics Corporation, a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a $12.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to form a Joint Venture (JV) to provide the Indian Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Indian civil sector with radar and surveillance systems, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) devices and communication systems. In addition, the JV intends to provide systems for Air Traffic Management services, Homeland Security and other emerging surveillance requirements.

The JV envisages establishing a plant in India which would manufacture and service airborne radar systems that are already being supplied to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and to support airborne maritime surveillance systems for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The JV will license technology from Telephonics for use on a wide range of products that have both defense and civil applications.

Approval is being sought from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board of the Government of India (GoI) for the establishment of the JV in accordance with the current defense sector Foreign Direct Investment regulations of the GoI.

Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, said "We are delighted to partner with Telephonics and are committed to supporting the Indian MOD's requirement of having a capable indigenous defense private sector. We will continue to strive to deploy niche technologies that support a stronger nation, such as our JV with Telephonics."

Brig Hai, Chief Executive of Mahindra Defense Systems, a division of Mahindra and Mahindra, said "By partnering with Telephonics, Mahindra will become a 3-dimensional force providing products for Land, Maritime and Air platforms. Telephonics is an acknowledged leader in the field and will allow us to achieve our ambition to be a leading systems integrator for defense and civil applications."

"We are very pleased to be partnering with Mahindra, a leading player in the defense sector" said Joseph Battaglia, CEO and President of Telephonics. "The defense market in India is an important part of our international expansion plans and Mahindra is the right company for us to grow with in India."

Telephonics has already established a presence in the Indian defense and civil markets. For example, Telephonics supplies RDR-1400 weather avoidance radar systems for helicopters being built in Bangalore, India. It is also contracted to supply Boeing with APS-143C(V)3 Multi-Mode Radars (MMR) for India's P-8i Maritime Surveillance aircraft, and is responsible for installation of a sophisticated intercommunication systems for the C-17 Globemaster contracted for by the Indian Air Force.

Forward-looking Statements

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About The Mahindra Group

The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, Defense systems, vacation ownership, rural and semi-urban financial services, etc. Mahindra has a significant and growing presence amongst others, in the automotive industry, agribusiness, aerospace, automotive components, consulting services, defense, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers.

A US $12.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 137,000 people in over 100 countries. In 2011, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list, a listing of the biggest and most powerful listed companies in the world. For four years in a row, Mahindra has featured in the Forbes Asia's Fab 50 List of the 50 best publicly traded companies in the Asia-Pacific regions. Dun & Bradstreet also ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India's Top 500 Companies.

In 2010, Mahindra featured in the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow. Its flagship company Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is the only Indian automobile manufacturer to feature in the top 10 list of the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index in India - 2010, created by the Carbon Disclosure (CDP). In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea's SsangYong Motor Company.

For any media queries related to Mahindra, please contact:

Ms. Roma Balwan
VP & Head - Corporate Communication, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Phone: (+91-22) 24975176
Fax: (+91-22) 2490 0830
Email: balwani.roma@mahindra.com

About Telephonics Corporation

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. Telephonics Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation headquartered in New York, N.Y.

For any media queries related to Telephonics, please contact:

Ms. Carrie Petrocca
Director - Corporate Communications, Telephonics Corporation
Phone: 631-755-7583
Fax: 631-755-7200
Email: petrocca@telephonics.com

About Griffon Corporation

Griffon Corporation (the "Company" or "Griffon"), is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Griffon oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages their capital structures. Griffon provides direction and assistance to its subsidiaries in connection with acquisition and growth opportunities as well as in connection with divestitures. Griffon also seeks out, evaluates and, when appropriate, will acquire additional businesses that offer potentially attractive returns on capital to further diversify itself.

Griffon currently conducts its operations through Ames True Temper ("ATT"), Clopay Building Products ("CBP"), Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics") and Clopay Plastic Products Company ("Plastics"). CBP and ATT comprise the Home & Building Products operating segment.

• Home & Building Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional installing dealers and major home center retail chains, as well as a global provider of non-powered landscaping products that make work easier for homeowners and professionals.
• Telephonics designs, develops and manufactures high-technology, integrated information, communication and sensor system solutions for use in military and commercial markets worldwide.
• Plastics is an international leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films used in a variety of hygienic, health-care and industrial applications.

For more information on Griffon and its operating subsidiaries, please see the Company's website at .

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