March 17, 2009

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Awarded
Long-Term Manufacturing Contract by Barron McCann
 

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) a leading supplier of electronics manufacturing services, was awarded a three-year manufacturing contract by Barron McCann Technology Ltd., a major provider of payment systems and information security.  CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions (CTS EMS) will become the prime supplier of manufactured products from design support, NPI and development, to high level assembly. 

The contract followed successful developmental support for several of Barron McCann’s flagship security products.  Barron McCann will benefit from the advantages of global manufacturing, while receiving agile local fulfillment and production support from CTS EMS’ facility in Glasgow, Scotland. Initial production begins in mid-2009 with revenues expected to reach approximately $15 million over the program period.

CTS EMS has developed a reputation for supporting high-end, complex manufacturing.  This contract reflects success in supporting customers with a need for secure manufacturing of critical applications.

About CTS EMS

CTS EMS is a turnkey provider of manufacturing solutions to customers in a range of electronics equipment markets. With global manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, a broad product offering and a complete range of turnkey services, CTS is the ideal choice for an OEM seeking customized product solutions from a focused and agile EMS partner.

About Barron McCann Technology Ltd.
Barron McCann Technology Ltd. is a specialist in the fields of payment systems and information security. Developing solutions for over 20 years, Barron McCann has established a strong reputation for developing high-technology, secure systems. Barron McCann is based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom.  More information can be found at www.bemac.com.

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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