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  • Telephonics Launches an Advanced Air Traffic Management Automation System, Aerotrac NextGen

    Press Releases on March 25, 2010

  • Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), and a leader in providing advanced air traffic management solutions, announced today the launch of its newest and most advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) automation system, AeroTrac® NextGen. This system is the latest update to its highly successful AeroTrac® ATC system line which improves the operational efficiency at congested airports, leading to an increase in flight handling capacity and a reduction in flight delays while simultaneously reducing costs and increasing revenues for both the airports and the airlines.

    “The AeroTrac NextGen system brings best-in-class capabilities in air traffic management to customers requiring the most advanced and field proven technologies,” said Mr. Donald Pastor, President of Telephonics’ Electronic Systems Division. “Telephonics’ ATM systems have been selected for their advanced capabilities and flexibility. The ease of making upgrades through insertion of new technology allows for more accurate tracking, improved safety, and reduced controller workloads.”

    Telephonics’ Electronic Systems Division (ESD) is a world leader in both the Defense and Civil Air Traffic Control markets for advanced automation systems and secondary surveillance radars. The Electronic Systems Division 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 in Asia and in Eastern Europe. Telephonics has been active in the aviation market in China since 1985 when it installed the Air Traffic Control system at the Guangzhou International Airport. In 1995, Telephonics began installation of its AeroTrac ATC systems in various other locations throughout China, Korea, and Croatia. Since that time, Telephonics has successfully installed over 20 AeroTrac systems throughout the world.

    About Telephonics

    A subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), 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 (the “Company” or “Griffon”), headquartered in New York, N.Y., is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages their capital structures. The Company 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.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the company’s management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Information concerning risks and uncertainties that may impact the company’s results and forward-looking statements are set forth in the company’s filings with the SEC. The company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

  • Capability, Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Management, Tracking