Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Intangible Assets and Goodwill

CTS has the following other intangible assets and goodwill as of:

	March 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
($ in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer lists/relationships	$	51,804	$	(22,211	)	$	51,804	$	(21,490	)
Patents		10,319		(10,319	)		10,319		(10,319	)
Other intangibles		12,270		(2,805	)		12,270		(2,492	)
Total		74,393		(35,335	)		74,393		(34,301	)
In-process research & development		690		—			690		—
Goodwill		32,047		—			32,047		—
Total other intangible assets and goodwill	$	107,130	$	(35,335	)	$	107,130	$	(34,301	)