Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

(8) Commitments and Contingencies

        The Company leases some of the equipment used in its operations under operating leases. Generally, the leases are for periods varying from one to five years and are renewable at the option of the Company. The Company also has a lease for corporate office space. Total lease and rent expense was $2,000 for 2012 $1,319 for 2011, and $1,388 for 2010. As of December 31, 2012, future minimum payments under operating leases that were either non-cancelable or subject to significant penalty upon cancellation were $1,569 for 2013, $1,462 for 2014, $1,244 for 2015, $970 for 2016, $393 for 2017 and zero thereafter.

        The Company is party to lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or competitive position.

        The Company is not contractually committed to any planned capital expenditures until actual orders are placed for equipment or services.