NORTEK APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT-OPERATIONS

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 13, 2005 - Nortek, Inc. (“Nortek”), a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality branded building products, announced today the appointment of Bryan L. Kelln to the newly created position of Vice President-Operations. Mr. Kelln will report to Richard L. Bready, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nortek.

In announcing the appointment, Mr. Bready said, “Bryan is an experienced executive with a broad background in operations and logistics. He will oversee the operations of Nortek companies to achieve continued profitable growth.”

Mr. Bready added, “the addition of Bryan Kelln to the Nortek management team will reduce a certain amount of my day-to-day operations responsibilities, so I can focus on Nortek’s long-term strategy and continued profitable growth.”

Mr. Kelln joins Nortek from Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. where he served as President of the Jacuzzi, Inc. business unit. Prior to joining Jacuzzi, Mr. Kelln was an Operating Executive with The Jordan Company; President and CEO of RockShox, Inc.; and a Senior Vice President at General Cable Corporation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kelln served as a Partner in the Supply Chain Management Practice of Mercer Management Consulting.

Mr. Kelln received his bachelor’s degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Washington State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.

Mr. Kelln is married with two children.

Nortek* (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nortek Holdings, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTK Holdings, Inc.) is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, competitively priced building, remodeling and indoor environmental control products for the residential and commercial markets. Nortek offers a broad array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its products include: range hoods and other spot ventilation products; heating and air conditioning systems; indoor air quality systems; and specialty electronic products.

*As used herein, the term “Nortek” refers to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on Nortek’s current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors impacting such forward-looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, and product liability claims. Nortek undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the reports and filings of Nortek with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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