CTS Corporation CTS

CTS Company Overview

CTS Corporation is a U.S.-based electronic components and sensors manufacturer that develops products used in transportation, industrial, medical, aerospace and defense, communications, and information technology markets. The company primarily operates in the electronics manufacturing industry and focuses on engineered products that enable sensing, connectivity, and motion control functions in complex systems. CTS generates revenue through the design and production of sensors, actuators, electronic components, and connectivity solutions sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial customers globally.

The company’s principal business lines include sensing technologies, connectivity and engineered components, and mechatronic solutions. CTS is known for serving applications requiring high reliability, precision, and durability, particularly in automotive electrification, medical devices, industrial automation, and aerospace systems. Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply Company, CTS originally supplied components for the telecommunications industry before evolving into a diversified electronics and sensor technology company through acquisitions, product innovation, and expansion into higher-growth end markets.