Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Notes to Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies

9. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities and various equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Total rent expense was $713,925 and $624,734 in 2011 and 2010. Minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable leases with remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2011:  2012 - $712,665; 2013 - $287,141; 2014 - $210,087; 2015 - $159,594; and 2016 - $33,548.

The Company is involved, from time to time, in litigation and other disputes and other litigation in the ordinary course of business, including certain environmental and other matters.  The Company presently believes that none of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, would be likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.