NTK HOLDINGS, INC. AND NORTEK, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIO WEBCAST OF SECOND QUARTER 2005 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL ON JULY 29

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 27, 2005 - Nortek, Inc. (“Nortek”) will provide an audio Webcast of its quarterly conference call over the Internet on Friday, July 29, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will announce earnings for the second quarter 2005 at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Instructions for joining the audio Webcast can be found at www.nortek-inc.com. An audio replay of the Webcast will also be available for one week at www.nortek-inc.com.

For more information, contact Nortek Investor Relations at 401-751-1600.

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, bath fans, indoor air quality systems and other spot ventilation products; heating and air conditioning systems; and home technology offerings, including audio, video, entry and security and other products.

 

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