Exhibit 99.1

Richard L. Bready, Chairman and CEO
Edward J. Cooney, Vice President and Treasurer
(401) 751-1600

IMMEDIATE

                         NORTEK ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF

                            EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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PROVIDENCE, RI, September 1, 2004 -- NORTEK HOLDINGS, INC. ("NORTEK HOLDINGS"),
the parent company of NORTEK, INC. ("NORTEK"), a leading international designer,
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand name building products, today
announced the retirement of Robert E.G. Ractliffe, it's Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Ractliffe was appointed to this position in
January 2002.

Mr. Ractliffe had previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
NORTEK'S former subsidiary Ply Gem Industries, Inc. from 1997 through 2001. From
1989 to 1997, Mr. Ractliffe served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
NORTEK'S wholly owned subsidiary, Nordyne Inc., a leading manufacturer of
Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Products. Under his leadership, the
companies achieved a significant turnaround in financial performance.

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In announcing Mr. Ractliffe's retirement, Richard L. Bready, NORTEK'S Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, said "We want to thank Bob for his significant
contribution to NORTEK'S profitable growth during his leadership positions with
NORTEK and for his loyal and dedicated service for over 15 years with NORTEK."

NORTEK HOLDINGS* (the parent company of NORTEK, 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 HOLDINGS offers a broad array of products for
improving the environments where people live and work. Its products currently
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 Holdings" refers to Nortek Holdings, 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 Holdings' 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 Holdings 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 Holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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