Nortek, Inc., established in 1967, is a leading diversified manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-quality, and competitively-priced building products for residential, light commercial, and commercial applications.* Our products are designed to meet the needs of professionals in the new construction and remodeling markets as well as individual contractors, wholesalers, and do-it-yourself customers around the world. Nortek’s more than thirty subsidiaries operate within four segments: Residential Ventilation Products Home Technology Products Residential HVAC Commercial HVAC The Nortek Advantage By combining superior sales and customer service support with broad product lines, worldwide distribution channels, and strong brands, Nortek's companies have become world leaders in the supply of quality building products. These same factors ideally position Nortek to meet the ever-changing needs of its global customer base now, and in the future. With trading partners and production facilities throughout the world, our companies provide top-quality building products in such key categories as room and whole house ventilation products, specialty electronic products, and heating and air conditioning systems. Nortek's mission is to improve the comfort, security, convenience, air quality and value of homes and workplaces everywhere. Nortek filed a registration statement for its common stock with the SEC. When the registration statement is declared effective, Nortek intends for its securities to be traded on a national exchange. (Above) From its headquarters based in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., Nortek management coordinates the strategic activities that have made Nortek one of the world's leading building products companies. * As used in this web site, the terms "Nortek", "we", "our" and similar terms refer to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. Such terms are used for convenience only and are not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs. HOME | ABOUT US | SUBSIDIARIES | PRODUCTS | NEWS | INVESTORS | CONTACTS Copyright 2010 © Nortek Inc