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Proliance International, Inc. Named 2005 Vendor of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 1, 20064, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced that it received two awards, including the prestigious 2005 Vendor of the Year award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. The award was recently presented at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's Annual Vendor Awards Gathering in Boca Raton, Florida.

"We are most honored to have earned such an important award," said Charles E. Johnson, President and CEO of Proliance. "Over the past 20 years, we have developed a valued relationship with the members of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, providing radiators, heater cores and condensers to their distribution centers in North America. We are extremely pleased to participate in and celebrate the mutual growth achieved by both organizations this past year and for the many years of our association."

In addition to the Vendor of the Year award, Proliance also received the Bronze Service Fulfillment award for fill rates in excess of 95%. The coveted Vendor of the Year award is given to one company in each of three different categories representing specific vendor performance criteria.

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, based in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world. Their over 3,000 stores operate under the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper brand names in North America and in Europe.

Proliance International, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat transfer and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North America, Central America and Europe.

Proliance International, 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. 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. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Proliance management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. When used in this press release the terms "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "may," "objective," "plan," "possible," "potential," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

In addition, the following factors relating to the merger with the Modine Manufacturing Company aftermarket business, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: (1) the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; (2) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (3) disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, employees or suppliers; (4) the transaction may involve unexpected costs; (5) increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; (6) the risk of new and changing regulation in the U.S. and internationally; (7) the possibility that Proliance's historical businesses may suffer as a result of the transaction and (8) other uncertainties and risks beyond the control of Proliance. Additional factors that could cause Proliance's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Proliance (formerly known as Transpro, Inc.), in the Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q of Proliance, and Proliance's other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.