Exhibit 99.1

  New York Stock Exchange Accepts Magnetek's Continued Listing Plan

    CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2006--Magnetek,
Inc. (NYSE:MAG) today announced that the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) has notified the Company that it has accepted the Company's
proposed plan for continued listing on the NYSE.
    As a result of the NYSE's acceptance of Magnetek's plan, the
Company's stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE, pending
quarterly reviews by the NYSE's Listing and Compliance Committee to
ensure progress against the plan.
    In a press release issued and Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2006,
Magnetek announced that the Company had been notified that it was
considered "below criteria" by the NYSE because, over a consecutive
30-day trading period, the Company's total average market
capitalization and shareholders' equity each amounted to less than $75
million.
    Magnetek manufactures digital-power products used in applications
requiring highly efficient, reliable, precise control, including
alternative energy systems, industrial automation, and
telecommunications. The Company reported sales of $242 million for its
2005 fiscal year, ended on July 3, 2005.(a)

    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
including statements regarding the Company's proposed plan for
continued listing on the New York Stock Exchange. These
forward-looking statements are based on the Company's expectations and
are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or
quantified and are beyond the Company's control. Future events and
actual results could differ materially from those set forth in,
contemplated by, or underlying these forward-looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to cash-raising
alternatives, audit-related matters and legal proceedings and their
effects on the Company's financial results and statements. Other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
expectations are described in the Company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.

(a) Magnetek's fiscal quarters end on the Sundays nearest September
    30, December 31, March 31 and June 30.

    CONTACT: Magnetek, Inc.
             Robert Murray, (818) 727-2216 (ext. 111)
             bmurray@magnetek.com