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                                                                    Exhibit 99.1
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                        ALLEN GROUP SPIN-OFF COMPLETED
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         CLEVELAND, OHIO, September 29, 1995 -- The Allen Group Inc. ("Allen")
announced today that the spin-off distribution of its wholly owned subsidiary,
TransPro, Inc. ("TransPro"), has been completed.  The effective time of the
distribution and the record date is as of the close of business on Friday,
September 29, 1995.  One share of common stock of TransPro will be distributed
for every four shares of Allen common stock owned as of the record date.
Certificates for shares of TransPro common stock will be mailed to Allen
stockholders on or about October 10, 1995.
         TransPro has been approved for trading on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol "TPR" and "when issued" trading commenced on Friday, September
29, 1995.
         TransPro is comprised of three independent operating units that supply
heat transfer and fabricated metal products to OEM's of trucks, vans and other
industrial products and to the automotive and truck aftermarkets.  These
include Allen's former Crown and G&O Manufacturing Company divisions, together
with GO/DAN Industries ("GO/DAN").  Allen previously owned 50% of GO/DAN and,
in connection with the spin-off, GO/DAN has redeemed the remaining ownership
interest from the prior joint venture partner.  TransPro is headquartered in
New Haven, Connecticut.
         The Allen Group (NYSE symbol - ALN) is a leading supplier to the
worldwide two-way wireless communications marketplace of systems expansion,
site management products and antennas; provides frequency planning, systems
engineering services and design






                                       
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programs to current and emerging wireless markets; and operates centralized
automotive emissions inspection programs.


For further information contact:  Robert A. Youdelman
                                  (Allen Group)
                                  216-765-5820

                                         -  or  -

                                  John C. Martin III
                                  (TransPro)
                                  203-562-5121