Transpro Named as MAWDI, Inc. Radiator and Condenser Supplier

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 2, 20045, 2004--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) announced today that it has been named as the supplier of the radiator and air conditioning condenser programs for Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor, Inc. (MAWDI), based in Tonawanda, NY.

Under the agreement, Transpro will supply MAWDI with its Ready-Rad(R) Radiator and Ready-Aire(R) Air Conditioning Condenser product lines and will begin shipping product under the agreement immediately. The program will be rolled out to the MAWDI distribution system over the next 30 days. The Company has been their supplier of heater cores for approximately one year.

As the largest independent distributor in the country, MAWDI's growth has been based on their solid commitment to the success of the independent auto parts store (jobber). Out of their 30 warehouse distribution centers, they support over 1,500 independent jobber customers and own over 140 of their own jobber stores. Their distribution network includes three divisions: the Northeast Division (MAWDI) based in Tonawanda, NY; the Southeast Division (Warehouse Distributors Inc.) based in Atlanta, GA; and the Southwest Division (Star Automotive Warehouse) based in Dallas, TX.

"We are pleased to announce the extension of our relationship with MAWDI, Inc., with the agreement to supply them with two additional product lines," said Charles E. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transpro. "This extension allows us to grow our relationship with this important customer, and we look forward to being part of their success in the future."

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.