Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

Consolidation and Business Description

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Locker Group Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), all of which are wholly owned. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of lockers, locks and keys. The Company’s lockers can be categorized as either lockers or mailboxes. Mailboxes are used for the delivery of mail. Most lockers are key controlled checking lockers. The Company is best known for manufacturing and servicing the key and lock system with the plastic orange cap. The Company serves customers in a variety of industries in all 50 states and in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and South America.

Certain 2011 and 2010 financial statement line items have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.