[September 15, 2014]

Security and Automation Market Leader Linear® Appoints Veteran Tom Cummiskey To Head Global Sales

Linear LLC, a Nortek company (NASDAQ: NTK) and leader in the security and home automation markets, today announced the appointment of industry executive Tom Cummiskey as senior vice president of global sales. Cummiskey brings over 25 years of experience in both consumer and commercial connected-security and monitoring markets at ADT Security Services. His deep experience includes managing, securing and growing some of the largest and most strategic global Fortune 500 accounts.

"We are very pleased to be able to bring on Tom's top-caliber executive talent at this strategic point in our company's growth," said Linear president, Mike O'Neal. "He joins our team as we see the growth of the home control and automation market accelerating. In parallel, major players including some of the largest security providers, telecom service providers and DIY retailers, plus many other top industry players are choosing Linear's connected products, control platforms and technologies as their preferred smart products."

O'Neal continued, "Tom's depth of experience managing large businesses, diverse channel portfolios and rapid growth is exactly what we need to leverage our #1 position in installed home control platforms to drive future growth."

"I am very excited to be part of the Linear team and see tremendous value in their powerful market leadership position, the strength of their control platforms, breadth of their smart products portfolio and deep expertise in connected products," said Linear senior vice president of global sales Tom Cummiskey. "Given the projected fast-paced growth of the security, control and automation markets in the coming years, I feel Linear has a rare opportunity to take advantage of its market stature, product offerings and technical expertise to capitalize on the wave of market adoption, and bcome the preeminent connected products provider."

Linear's 2GIG^® Go!Control^® security and home automation system is the #1 largest installed smart home platform, according to Parks Associates (News - Alert) (April 2014). In addition, Linear is #1 in Z-Wave^® products with more Z-Wave chips used and deployed than any other provider, according to the Z-Wave Alliance.

For more information about Linear, please visit www.linearcorp.com. Linear can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Linear LLC
Linear LLC is a leading manufacturer and OEM supplier of intelligent access control, security, personal wellness and home automation products. Leveraging extensive design and engineering capabilities and more than 50 years of innovation, Linear supplies its technology to leading distributors, retailers, service providers and manufacturers dedicated to addressing the lifestyle and business needs of millions of customers every day.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Linear is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTK) a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Please visit www.nortek.com for more information.

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