January 29, 2008

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS CORPORATION COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TUSONIX, INC.
 

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Tusonix, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference) filters, capacitor assemblies and related components.  On January 24, 2008, CTS Corporation announced that it had signed a definitive agreement and would close by the end of January 2008.  The acquisition will expand CTS’ technology and customer base within the Components and Sensors segment, adding approximately $15 million of revenue in 2008.

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, defense and aerospace 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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