Griffon Corp is screened out under 1 exclusion reason spanning 1 issue category.
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Griffon Corporation operates Telephonics Corporation, a subsidiary that manufactures specialized defense electronics and communications systems for military customers. Telephonics produces radar systems, identification friend-or-foe (IFF) systems, and secure communications equipment used on military aircraft, including the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and various helicopter platforms. These are purpose-built systems for command, control, and surveillance in warfare. According to Griffon's public filings, its Defense Electronics segment, which is substantially comprised of Telephonics, generated approximately 21% of the company's total revenue in fiscal 2023, exceeding the materiality threshold for defense contracting. The subsidiary has a long-standing history of U.S. Department of Defense contracts, including work on the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). This revenue and product focus distinguish it from companies selling incidental, dual-use goods to the military.
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