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CTS Awarded Production Program from Renault for Next Generation Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module

ELKHART, Ind.--Aug. 7, 2006--CTS Corporation today announced that Renault has awarded CTS Automotive Products a production contract for a next generation Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Accelerator Pedal Module.

Total sales from the eight-year program are expected to reach $25 million, with production scheduled to begin in late 2008. CTS will manufacture the Pedal Modules in Europe for use on Renault's Megane vehicle, which is sold throughout mainland Europe. CTS began supplying pedal modules to Renault in 2001 and currently produces pedal modules on five platforms.

"CTS is pleased to continue its long-standing relationship with Renault," said Jeff McCurley, Vice President and General Manager of CTS Automotive Products. "Our next generation Accelerator Pedal Module offers Renault increased quality, performance and reliability."

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 Dongguan, 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 and industrial 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.