August 14, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Receives Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module Development Contract from Major Japanese Automotive Manufacturer

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced that a major Japanese automobile manufacturer has awarded CTS Automotive Products a development contract for an Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module to be featured on Asian and European small-car platforms.

A production award is expected next year. Production is scheduled to launch in 2008 with total sales estimated at $15 million over the five-year life of the program.

To date, CTS’ Pedal Modules have been selected by seven automotive OEMs for use in 47 different automotive platforms. Based on current production awards alone, CTS pedal module sales are expected to reach $33 million this year ramping to over $65 million by 2008.

For more information on CTS Accelerator Pedal Modules, please contact Ken Kochanowski at (574) 389-2749 (North America) or Dave Russell at 011-44-1698-503941 (Europe).

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About CTS Automotive Products
CTS Automotive Products is a global leader in the design, test and manufacture of automotive sensors, accelerator pedal modules, actuators and subsystems. Recognized for its customer responsiveness and expertise in high-volume automotive packaging, CTS Automotive Products is focused on delivering value-added products and services to its expanding worldwide customer base. The Company manufactures automotive and related products in Elkhart, Indiana; Toronto, Canada; Glasgow, Scotland; Ostrava, Czech Republic; Matamoros, Mexico; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and Dongguan, China. 
  

About CTS
CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, computer, communications, medical and industrial markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.”   
 

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