Bourns Named Preferred Supplier by the Bosch Group

Riverside, Calif., December 14, 2010 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that its Automotive Division has received a Preferred Supplier Award from the Robert Bosch GmbH. The award was given to Bourns for its quality and customer service performance in the supply of its position and angle sensors. This recognition is part of the Bosch Group's supplier management program that includes continuous supplier assessment based on defined criteria. Bourns supplies the Bosch Group with position and angle sensors, fuel cards and various circuit protection and resistive products that are used in automotive, industrial and consumer products worldwide.

"This award confirms Bourns' commitment to provide the highest quality and superior performing position and angle sensors available in the market, as well as to exceed customer expectations for service and support," said Jeff Pyle, vice president of Bourns Automotive Division. "We are honored to be recognized as a Preferred Supplier of the Bosch Group, and have the opportunity to solidify a long-term relationship with this respected manufacturer.