Griffon Corporation announced that Robert F. Mehmel has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Mehmel joins Griffon after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of DRS Technologies. Mr. Mehmel will report directly to Ronald J. Kramer, Griffon's CEO, and will be based in New York.

In this newly created role, Mr. Mehmel will have oversight over Griffon's operating businesses and the development of corporate strategy. Mr. Mehmel was at DRS for twelve years, serving most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to October 2012.