The AMES Companies Supports the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Tower of Voices at Flight 93 National Memorial

Company donates ceremonial shovels to break ground on musical design feature honoring 40 passengers and crew members of United Flight 93

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Sep 11, 2017, 16:21 ET

CAMP HILL, Pa., Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The AMES Companies, Inc. (AMES), founded in 1774 and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), was proud to support Flight 93 National Memorial yesterday during the groundbreaking of the final phase of major construction for the memorial's original design, the Tower of Voices. AMES donated ceremonial shovels that were used during the ceremony to officially begin construction on the tower. When completed, the Tower of Voices will stand 93 feet tall and contain 40 wind chimes that will serve as an enduring memory of the voices of the passengers and crew members.

From left to right: Cynthia McLeod, Acting National Park Service Northeast Regional Director; Greg Walker, Stonycreek Township Supervisor; Paul Murdoch, lead architect, Flight 93 National Memorial; Emily Root Schenkel, cousin of Lorraine G. Bay and Treasurer of Families of Flight 93; Flight 93 National Memorial Superintendent Steve Clark; Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke; Patrick White, cousin of Louis J. Nacke II, and President of Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial; National Park Foundation President Will Shafroth; John Reynolds, former Federal Advisory Commission Chair, Flight 93 National Memorial; and Dr. Sam Pellman, James L. Ferguson Professor of Music at Hamilton College. Photo credit: Tami A Heilemann/Department of the Interior

"The AMES Companies could not be more proud to support the National Park Foundation and its work to build a landmark to the 40 individuals who bravely thwarted an attack on our nation's Capital," said Mark Traylor, President of The AMES Companies. "As an organization that has a long and rich history in Pennsylvania, we are honored to participate in this groundbreaking ceremony and to represent the Central Pennsylvania community during the 16th anniversary of September 11."

The AMES Companies has been a loyal supporter of the National Park Foundation's efforts for Flight 93 National Memorial since 2009.

The AMES Companies also collected donations, notes, letters, and mementos from the Central Pennsylvania community at three of the company's manufacturing and distribution locations during the week prior to the anniversary. A representative from AMES delivered the donations to the park.

About AMES

The AMES Companies, Inc., founded in 1774, is the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals. Headquartered in Camp Hill, PA, the company manufactures and markets a wide variety of long-handled tools, wheelbarrows, cutting tools, garden hoses and hose accessories, striking tools, snow tools, decorative garden accessories and planters. AMES' brands are among the most recognized across their primary product categories. Its brand portfolio includes AMES^®, True Temper^®, Razor-Back^® Professional Tools, Jackson^® Professional Tools, Southern Patio^®, UnionTools^®, Dynamic Design^®, Garant^®, Westmix™, Kelso™, Cyclone^®, Nylex^®, Northcote™ and Hills^®.

About Griffon Corporation

Griffon is a diversified management and holding company conducting 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. In order to further diversify, Griffon also seeks out, evaluates and, when appropriate, will acquire additional businesses that offer potentially attractive returns on capital.

Headquartered in New York, NY, the Company was founded in 1959 and is incorporated in Delaware. Griffon is listed on the New York Stock Exchanges and trades under the symbol GFF.

Griffon currently conducts its operations through three reportable segments:

Home & Building Products consists of two companies, The AMES Companies, Inc. ("AMES") and Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP"):

AMES, founded in 1774, is the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals.

CBP, since 1964, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors and sells to professional dealers and some of the largest home center retail chains in North America.

Telephonics Corporation, founded in 1933, is recognized globally as a leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.

Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc., incorporated in 1934, is a global leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films for hygienic, health-care and industrial products and sells to some of the world's largest consumer products companies.

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

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