Press Release

JERICHO, NEW YORK, November 13, 2008 – Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) announced today that it will release the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM EST, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM EST.

The call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-322-9079 (U.S. participants) or (973) 582-2717 (International participants).  Callers should ask to be connected to Griffon Corporation’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 teleconference and provide the conference ID number 71563444.

A replay of the call will be available from November 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (U.S.) or (706) 645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 71563444.  The replay will be available through December 4, 2008.  

Griffon Corporation
Griffon Corporation, headquartered in Jericho, New York, is a diversified holding company operating in three distinct business segments: Electronic Information and Communication Systems, through Telephonics Corporation; Garage Doors, through Clopay Building Products Company; and Specialty Plastic Films, through Clopay Plastic Products Company. Telephonics Corporation’s 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. Clopay Building Products Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential garage doors to professional installing dealers and major home center retail chains. Clopay Plastic Products 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 markets. For more information on the company and its operating subsidiaries, please see the company's website at www.griffoncorp.com.