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CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Awarded New Contract from a Major Medical Orthopedic Firm

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, August 30th 2011 at 6:46 GMT by Market Wire}  

ELKHART, Ind.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) a leading supplier of electronics manufacturing services, today announced that CTS EMS has been awarded a new production program to provide printed circuit board assemblies and high-level assemblies for a leading global medical orthopedic firm.

CTS EMS will provide complex mechanical assemblies for a new type of instrument used in orthopedic surgery. These FDA approved instruments will be manufactured in CTSa™ New Hampshire facility. Shipments from this award are expected to begin in 2012 with initial revenues of approximately $3 million growing to approximately $14 million in 2013.

This award supports CTSa™ strategy in targeting key medical, defense and aerospace and industrial markets for its EMS product portfolio.

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 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, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.a To find out more, visit the CTS Web site at [ www.ctscorp.com ].

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