CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Awarded A Second Contract From A Major Medical Orthopedic Firm

CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) a leading supplier of electronics manufacturing services, today announced that CTS EMS has been awarded a second production program to provide printed circuit board assemblies for a leading global medical orthopedic firm.

CTS EMS will provide assemblies used in a new orthopedic surgical application. These assemblies will be manufactured in CTS’ New Hampshire facility with shipments beginning in the first quarter 2013. CTS is currently in production for high-volume surgical instrumentation, including printed circuit assemblies, testing, certification and final assembly in a clean room environment as a result of the first production award secured from this major medical orthopedic firm in 2011. Annual revenues from both programs are expected to be approximately $10 million.

This business win is a direct result of CTS’ success in producing FDA approved medical instruments.

About CTS EMSCTS 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 CTSCTS 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.” To find out more, visit the CTS Web site at www.ctscorp.com.

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