Tt Electronics Regulatory News (TTG)

9 Jan 2006 07:00

TT electronics PLC09 January 2006 TT electronics plc Next Generation Sensing Technology Achieves Milestone for TT electronics TT electronics is pleased to announce that it has won substantial new ordersfrom the automotive industry for its inductive "Autopad" sensors, taking totalorders gained to date for this new technology to over £100 million over the lifeof the programmes. TT electronics' patented Autopad technology has been developed at the group'scentre of sensor design and technology excellence in Cambridge. The range ofsensors, incorporating leading edge, inductive technology, has been wellreceived by the group's key automotive customers. Autopad technology has enabledTT electronics to win its first new business from German automakers for steeringsensors, as well as orders for pedal, chassis, and throttle applications on arange of European vehicles. We believe that there will be a progressive increase in the use of inductivetechnology due to the cost and manufacturing efficiencies it offers. New ordersfor Autopad technology gained through the group's German sensor businessesconfirm our confidence in this new technology. TT electronics is confident that its early entry into this pioneering area, together with the progress made to date in establishing Autopad technology with keycustomers, positions the group well to benefit from increasing demand forproducts utilising inductive sensors. Commenting upon the success of Autopad, John Newman said:- "We are delighted with our success in winning so many new programmes for our newAutopad technology. The automotive market is becoming increasingly demanding andcontinued success is dependent upon driving new technologies to meet theexpanding range of our customers' needs." For further information please contact: TT electronics plcJohn W Newman, Executive Chairman: Tel: 01932 856 647 BiddicksZoe Biddick: Tel: 020 7448 1000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange