August 4, 2005

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

DRS Technologies Awards CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions
Long-Term Manufacturing Contract

 
Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) a leading supplier of electronics manufacturing services, has been awarded a long-term manufacturing contract for assemblies to support U.S. military equipment applications.

CTS EMS will provide printed circuit board assemblies to DRS in the production of systems for the U.S. Marine Corps’ military combat vehicle Enhancement Program, which contributes to the safety of Marine Corps forces. CTS EMS has been awarded the long-term volume contract as a result of the support demonstrated to DRS Technologies during the critical ‘Low Rate Initial Production’ (LRIP) phase in Q2 2005 where CTS delivered high-quality products on-time. The long-term manufacturing agreement will commence in Q3 2005 at the Moorpark, California facility.

Don Schroeder, president of the EMS business said, “CTS focuses on providing the highest levels of product and service quality to customers. The defense sector is a very important market for CTS and our experience positions us well to support our defense customers. We look forward to providing continued service excellence to DRS as the program begins.”


About CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions

CTS’ EMS business offers key capabilities including design services, high-reliability surface mount assembly for high complexity electronics, fully integrated boxbuild systems and global support for cleanroom manufacturing. Manufacturing operations are located in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on CTS, please contact Bob Miller at (805) 532-2800 (North America) or Sarah Hughes at 011-44-1698-505003 (Europe).


About DRS Technologies

DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, provides leading edge products and services to defense, government intelligence and commercial customers. Focused on defense technology, DRS develops and manufactures a broad range of mission critical systems. The company employs over 5,700 people worldwide. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company’s Web site at www.drs.com.


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