CTS Achieves ISO9001:2000 Certification for Its
Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Mexico Facilities

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components today announced that its Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico facilities have successfully achieved ISO9001:2000 certification through the independent valuation of Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.  This confirms that the Company’s quality management system complies with all requirements of this internationally recognized quality standard.

Earlier this year, CTS Corporation acquired the Tusonix business, located in Tucson and Nogales, a leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference) filters, capacitor assemblies and related components, serving the military, industrial, instrumentation and telecom markets.

This certification achievement highlights the fact that a vital goal has been reached in CTS’ strategy to create a strong global company that continually exceeds customer expectations.  
 

About CTS Electronic Components
CTS Electronic Components is a leading provider of engineered electronic components used in communications, computing, industrial and consumer applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide. The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tucson, Arizona; Nogales, Mexico; Singapore; Zhongshan and Tianjin, China; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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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