SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 18, 2004

                Nortek Holdings, Inc.          

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	1-6112	16-1638891
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island	02903-2360
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 751-1600

Item 7.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c)	Exhibits
99.1	Press release, dated May 18, 2004.

 Item 12.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On May 18, 2004, Nortek Holdings, Inc. publicly announced its results of operations for its first quarter ended April 3, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This information is being furnished under Item 12 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NORTEK HOLDINGS, INC.
Date:  May 18, 2004	By:	/s/ Edward J. Cooney
		Edward J. Cooney
		Title:  Vice President and Treasurer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibits
99.1	Press release, dated May 18, 2004.