September 28, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS and Sonceboz SA Announce Technical Collaboration and License Agreements for Brushless Motor Technology Development

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) and Swiss-based Sonceboz SA, today announced their technical collaboration in the development of electronically controlled brushless actuators for automotive engine control systems. 

Both companies will develop and produce products under patents owned by Sonceboz SA, and its subsidiary, Moving Magnet Technologies SA. Joint engineering development will focus on brushless actuators having integrated position sensors, power drive and diagnostics electronics, providing added value and reliability for customers.

Sonceboz will focus its business development activities in Europe while CTS will focus on customers in America and Asia. The market for targeted applications is expected to exhibit high growth reaching $1 billion by 2010. CTS anticipates production launches to begin in 2008.

Jeff McCurley, Vice President and General Manager of CTS Automotive Products commented, “The collaboration and license agreements will significantly broaden the applications for which CTS can offer the added value of actuators packaged with our integrated electronics and position sensors. Given our long-term relationship with Sonceboz SA and the shared technical capabilities of both companies, we will be able to rapidly and cost-effectively develop products at both of our companies.”

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.” 

About Sonceboz SA
Headquartered in Switzerland, Sonceboz SA, established more than 70 years ago, manufactures electrical drives, specializing in the fields of mechatronic systems. In its automotive product line, the company produces stepper motors, linear actuators and torque motors, which are usually designed and tailor-made as modules to meet customers’ requirements. With subsidiaries located in France and the United States, Sonceboz employs approximately 750 employees. To find out more, visit the Sonceboz Web site at www.sonceboz.com.  

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