NTK HOLDINGS, INC. AND NORTEK, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIO WEBCAST OF 1st QUARTER 2009 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL ON MAY 20

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 18, 2009 - Nortek, Inc. ("Nortek") will provide an audio Webcast of its quarterly conference call over the Internet on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will announce earnings for the 1st Quarter 2009 at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. 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, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTK Holdings, Inc.) is a leading diversified global manufacturer of innovative, branded residential and commercial ventilation, HVAC and home technology convenience and security products. Nortek offers a broad array of products including: range hoods, bath fans, indoor air quality systems, medicine cabinets and central vacuums, heating and air conditioning systems, and home technology offerings, including audio, video, access control, security and other products.