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CTS CORPORATION  Elkhart, Indiana 46514  •  (574) 523-3800

 

 

CTS Awarded Multiple Accelerator Pedal Model Production
Programs with Asian Customers

Leveraging Capabilities in New Markets

 

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced that it was awarded four production programs for its Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Accelerator Pedal Modules. 

The awarded programs are:

• A small, electric, zero-emission and futuristic design vehicle produced by a Japanese automotive manufacturer.
   

• A sporty, hybrid coupe produced by a Japanese automotive manufacturer.
   

• A small, economical and fuel-efficient car produced by a Japanese automotive manufacturer to be sold globally.
   

• A small, fuel-efficient commercial utility truck for Chinese markets produced by a Japanese/Chinese joint venture.

The pedals will be built in CTS’ new facility in Zhongshan, China with the first deliveries starting in the second half of 2009.  Total sales from these awards are expected to reach approximately $12 million over the five-to-seven year lives of these programs.  While the initial revenues are not large, these wins move CTS into its targeted markets in terms of high-tech, “green” applications like hybrid, electric and commercial vehicles.

These pedal program wins demonstrate the versatility of CTS’ pedal products and the benefits of a global presence.  Growth in Asian markets continues to provide market and geographic diversification opportunities for CTS’ sensor and actuator products.

For more information on ETC Accelerator Pedal Modules, please contact Ken Kochanowski at (574) 389-2749. 
 

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 Zhongshan, 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, 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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Contact:	Donna L. Belusar, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mitchell J. Walorski, Director Planning and Investor Relations
	CTS Corporation, 905 West Boulevard North, Elkhart, IN 46514
	Telephone: (574) 523-3800,   Fax: (574) 293-6146
	www.ctscorp.com