Transpro Named as NAPA Branded Radiator Supplier

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Jan. 7, 2004--Transpro, Inc., (AMEX:TPR) announced today that it has been named as the supplier of a new radiator program for NAPA, the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts Company .

Under the agreement, Transpro will supply NAPA with a radiator program that will offer a selection of the most popular radiator models in the market covering a variety of automotive and light truck applications. Transpro will begin shipping product to NAPA this month, and the program will be rolled out to the NAPA distribution system in February.

The Automotive Parts Group, the largest division of Genuine Parts Company, distributes automotive replacement parts, accessory items and service items. This Group operates 57 NAPA distribution centers, 4 Balkamp distribution centers, 6 Rayloc facilities and 11 Johnson Industries facilities and serves approximately 5,800 NAPA Auto Parts stores throughout the United States. This Group also includes NAPA Canada/UAP with 15 distribution centers that serve 650 wholesalers and Auto Todo with 10 distribution centers and 18 company-owned stores in Mexico.

"We are pleased to announce the expansion of our relationship with NAPA, which already includes the supply of heater cores to the NAPA Balkamp Division," said Charles E. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transpro. "This new radiator program will support NAPA's growth strategy and speaks to our strengthening relationship with this important industry leader."

Transpro, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Aftermarket and OEM heat transfer and temperature control products for automotive, truck and industrial applications.

Transpro, Inc.'s Strategic Corporate Values are:

-- Being An Exemplary Corporate Citizen

-- Employing Exceptional People

-- Dedication To World-Class Quality Standards

-- Market Leadership Through Superior Customer Service

-- Commitment to Exceptional Financial Performance

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included in this news release, which are not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain detailed factors that could cause the Company's actual results to materially differ from forward-looking statements made by the Company. In particular, statements relating to the future financial performance of the Company are subject to business conditions and growth in the general economy and automotive and truck business, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changes in customer product mix, failure to obtain new customers or retain old customers or changes in the financial stability of customers, changes in the cost of raw materials, components or finished products and changes in interest rates.