The EMS division, one of the world's 40 largest, saw strength in defense and aerospace, medical and communications.

In a press release, CTS president and CEO Vinod M. Khilnani said, “Our third quarter earnings were in line with our expectations and analyst consensus, despite an increasingly challenging economic environment. Positive year-over-year growth in our sensor and actuator sales was very encouraging, notwithstanding the severe downturn in the automotive industry. We continue to win new sensor programs supporting future growth and remain committed to investing in research and development activities to launch new products. Our year-to-date design wins in wireless infrastructure applications are also up a healthy 23%."