CTS Automotive Products Announces New Seat Sensor Business

    Business Editors, Automotive Writers

    ELKHART, Ind.--Feb. 13, 2001--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive position sensor and actuator technology, today announced that CTS Automotive Products, headquartered in Elkhart, IN, has been awarded new seat position sensor business by a major seat component supplier for use in minivans.
    This award represents both a new application and a new customer for CTS seat sensor products. The award is for production-intent prototypes, which will lead to a multi-year program with production commencing in 2002. Total CTS sales are expected to exceed $9 million over the life of the program.
    CTS Automotive Products was selected based on its dominant position in the seat sensor market, its proven seat position sensor design, and its competitive price. Due to confidentiality agreements, additional customer information and specific details of the award are not available for disclosure.
    CTS Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and assemblies for the communications, computer and automotive markets. The Company employs over 9,000 people at 19 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS." To find out more, visit the Company's website at www.ctscorp.com.

    Released by: R. L. Ramsby