Mocon 10K 2007 Annual report

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark one)
ý	ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
o	TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to .

Commission File No.: 000-09273

MOCON, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		41-0903312 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7500 Boone Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices)		55428 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(763) 493-6370

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ Global Market)

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES o NO ý

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YES o NO ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ý NO o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES o NO ý

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock, excluding outstanding shares beneficially owned by directors and executive officers, computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was last sold as of June 30, 2007 (the last business day of the registrant's second quarter) as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market System, was $58,690,867.

As of March 18, 2008, 5,541,195 shares of common stock of the registrant were deemed outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III of this annual report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference information (to the extent specific sections are referred to herein) from the registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 16, 2008.

PART I

As used in this annual report on Form 10-K, references to "MOCON," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us," unless the context otherwise requires, refer to MOCON, Inc. and our subsidiaries.

All trademarks or trade names referred to in this report are the property of their respective owners.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Our gas and vapor permeation products were first used in the food packaging industry to measure small amounts of moisture which adversely affects dry cereal and other food packaging. Today our core business, the detection, measurement and analysis of vapors and gases, serves industries far beyond food packaging. Our products serve niche markets from foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and consumer products, to oil and gas exploration, industrial safety and homeland security. For example, our gas analyzers detect hazardous gases in the workplace and detect the release or presence of toxic substances in public places, which is part of the homeland security market.

Our principal business strategy is to employ our product development and technological capabilities, manufacturing processes and marketing skills in market niches where we can successfully penetrate the market and then strive to become a leader in the market segment. Our management team continually emphasizes product innovation, product performance, quality improvements, cost reductions and other value-adding activities. Although some of the markets for our products are maturing, we continually seek growth opportunities through technological and product improvement, by acquiring and developing new products, and by acquiring new companies.

MOCON, Inc. was incorporated as a Minnesota corporation in February 1966, and was initially involved in the commercialization of technology developed for the measurement of water vapor permeating through various materials. Today, the key drivers in the industries we serve are food product safety and quality, improving workplace safety and supplying equipment for oil and gas exploration.

Historically, a significant portion of our revenues have come from international customers. In this regard, we acquired our subsidiary in Germany in 2004 to solidify our presence and opportunities in Europe. Similarly, we opened our office in Shanghai, China this year to better serve our Asian customers.

Our current plans for growth include substantial funding for research and development to foster new product development together with strategic acquisitions where appropriate.

Our principal executive offices and worldwide headquarters are located at 7500 Boone Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428, and our telephone number is (763) 493-6370. Our website address iswww.mocon.com. The information contained on our website or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference into this annual report on Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report.

We make available, free of charge on our website, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. We also make available, free of charge and through our website, to any shareholder who requests, the charters of our board committees and our Code of Ethics. Requests for copies can be directed to our Chief Financial Officer at the address and phone number above.

Products and Services

We develop, manufacture, market and service measurement, analytical and monitoring products used to detect, measure and analyze gases and chemical compounds, as well as provide related consulting services. Please see our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 for financial information concerning our business, including our revenues, net income and net assets. Our sales are grouped into three major categories as discussed below.

Permeation Products and Services

Our permeation products consist of systems and services that measure the rate at which various gases and vapors transmit through various materials. These products perform measurements under precise temperature and relative humidity conditions. The principal market for these products consists of manufacturers of packaging materials (including manufacturers of papers, plastic films and container coatings) and the users of such packaging materials, such as companies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer product industries.

We also provide certain laboratory testing services to companies that have a need for our permeation products. These services consist primarily of testing film and package permeation for companies that:

•: have insufficient business to justify the purchase of our products;
•: are not familiar with such equipment; or
•: have purchased our products but have a need for additional capacity.

Our permeation products and services accounted for approximately 53%, 56% and 56% of our consolidated sales in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Permeation instruments that we currently manufacture include OX-TRAN® systems for oxygen transmission rates, PERMATRAN-W® systems for water vapor transmission rates, and PERMATRAN-C® systems for carbon dioxide transmission rates. Our systems are available in a wide range of options for our customers, including high or low throughput, price, sensitivity and ease of use. They are primarily marketed to both research and development departments as well as production and quality assurance groups.

Gas, Headspace and Other Analyzer Products and Services

Gas Analyzer Products

Our Baseline-MOCON, Inc. subsidiary located near Boulder, Colorado produces advanced gas analysis and monitoring instrumentation used in applications such as oil and gas exploration, process gas analysis, industrial hygiene and safety, environmental air monitoring and homeland security.

We sell two categories of gas analyzer products: 1) permanent gas analyzers and systems which are installed in fixed locations at the monitoring sites and generally perform their functions continually or at regular intervals, and 2) gas sensors which are hand-held, compact and are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of mobile equipment. Our gas analyzer products are for use in

(1) industrial hygiene (detection of hazardous gases in the workplace), (2) hydrocarbon gas analysis for oil and gas exploration, (3) contaminant detection in the manufacture of specialty gases, and (4) environmental monitoring (tracking the release of, or the presence of, toxic substances), such as the intentional release of toxic gases by terrorists which would be a homeland security application.

Our gas analyzer products accounted for approximately 21%, 18% and 16% of our consolidated sales in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We market some of these products under the names BevAlert™, PetroAlert™, and piD-TECH®.

Headspace Analyzer and Leak Detection Products

Our headspace analyzer products are used to analyze the amount and type of gas present in the headspace of flexible and rigid packages, as applied to gas flushing modified or controlled atmosphere packaging. The principal market for these products consists of packagers of foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals. Our headspace analyzer products include the PAC CHECK® series of headspace analyzers and the GSA™ series of on-line gas stream analyzers for continuous and intermittent monitoring of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and other gas flushing operations.

Our leak detection products detect leaks in sterile medical trays, food pouches, blister packs and a wide range of other packages. We currently manufacture three types of leak detection instruments. The first type of instrument is a non-destructive leak detector that senses small amounts of carbon dioxide escaping from a package or tray. The second type of instrument detects leaks and checks for seal integrity by applying and measuring pressure within a package. The third type pulls a vacuum on a package and looks for vacuum or gas flow changes. The principal markets for these products are packagers of sterile medical items, pharmaceuticals and food products.

Our headspace analyzer and leak detection products accounted for 17%, 15% and 15% of our consolidated sales in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We market these products under the names PAC GUARD®, SKYE® and PAC CHECK®.

Weighing and Pharmaceutical Products

Our weighing products automatically determine the weight of pharmaceutical capsules and tablets and reject those that are out of acceptable limits. Our VERICAP® high-speed capsule weighing system runs at rates up to 2,000 capsules per minute and can be integrated into a capsule production line in pharmaceutical factories. Our AB™ automatic balance weighing systems are designed for off-line use for both tablets and capsules, and we market these products primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, we sell tablet inspection systems and blister packaging-related equipment through our Lippke subsidiary, which is also an agent for other manufacturers.

Our gas, headspace and other analyzer products and services accounted for an aggregate of approximately 42%, 38% and 36% of our consolidated sales for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Other Instruments and Services

Consulting and Analytical Services

We provide consulting and analytical services, on a special project basis, for customers that require custom solutions to unique problems. Services that we typically provide relate to:

•: absorption or diffusion of various compounds;
•: shelf-life concerns;
•: flavor or odor identification; or
•: other special permeation applications.

The principal markets for our consulting and analytical services consists of manufacturers of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, plastics, chemicals, electronics and personal care products.

Gas Chromatography Analyzer Products

We sell various gas chromatographic (GC) instruments and provide services with an emphasis on multidimensional gas chromatography through our Microanalytics Instrumentation Corp. (Microanalytics) subsidiary, which is located near Austin, Texas. A variety of GC specific applications have been developed by our Microanalytics personnel, ranging from petroleum and petrochemical purity assay to aroma and off-odor analysis for the food, beverage, packaging and other industries. We integrate GC components that we purchase from third parties, with GCs purchased from third parties, to form multidimensional GC analyzer systems. The multidimensional GC analyzers that are formed through the integration of gas chromatography components with GCs represent state-of-the-art technology in gas chromatographic separations and are used in identifying compounds causing off-odors in various products, in identifying critical aroma compounds, and in high purity analysis of single component matrixes. Our GC analyzer products include the AROMATRAX® systems for odor and aroma analysis and profiling, the PURI-TRAX™ systems consisting of a vinyl chloride monomer purity analysis system and a system for measuring trace levels of oxygenated hydrocarbons in a variety of hydrocarbon products and process streams such as liquefied petroleum gases, and the VAPO-JECT™ automated vaporizing injector system for permanent and liquefied petroleum gases. The principal markets for our GC analyzer products consist of food, beverage, petroleum, chemical and petrochemical manufacturers.

Our other instruments and services groups accounted for an aggregate of approximately 5%, 6% and 8% of our consolidated sales in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Competition

We have several competitors for all of our products and services in both foreign and domestic markets. The principal competitive factors for our products and services are:

•: product quality and performance;
•: product reliability;
•: product support; and
•: price.

We compete with a variety of companies in each market in which we sell our products. Some of our competitors have greater assets and resources than we do, and some are smaller than we are. To remain competitive, we must continue to invest in research and development, marketing, customer service and support, and manage our operating expenses. We believe that we have strategies in place to develop technological and other advantages that will give us a competitive advantage over our competitors. However, there can be no assurance that we will have sufficient resources to execute these strategies, or that our competitors will not develop new technologies or other advantages which would require us to reduce our prices, result in lost orders or otherwise adversely affect our financial results.

Manufacturing and Supplies

We manufacture products at our locations in Minnesota, Texas, Colorado and Germany. Our manufacturing capabilities include electro-mechanical assembly, testing, integration of components and systems, calibration and validation of systems. Certain components that we use in our products are currently purchased from single source suppliers. Although we purchase additional quantities of these components in the case of an interruption or delay in supply, an interruption of one of these sources

could result in delays in our production while we locate an alternative supplier, which in turn could result in a loss of sales and income. To date, we have experienced no significant production delays because of a supplier's inability to ship an acceptable component.

Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property Rights

We believe that the protection afforded us by our patent rights is important to our business, and we will continue to seek patent protection for our technology and products. We require all of our employees and consultants to assign to us all inventions that are conceived and developed during their employment, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. To protect our proprietary information, we have entered into confidentiality and non-compete agreements with those of our employees and consultants who have access to sensitive information. We hold both United States and international patents and have U.S. and international patents pending. We currently hold 43 U.S. patents and 28 international patents. These patents will expire during the period from 2008 through 2026.

We own or have applied for certain trademarks which protect and identify our products. Our trademarks and service marks include the following registered marks: AQUATRACE®, AQUATRAN®, AROMATRAN®, AROMATRAX®, COULOX®, HERSCH®, OPTIPERM®, OX-TRAN®, PAC CHECK®, PAC GUARD®, PERMATRAN-C®, PERMATRAN-W®, piD-TECH®, SKYE® and VERICAP®. Our trademarks and service marks have a life, subject to periodic maintenance of 10 to 20 years, which may be extended in accordance with applicable law.

Marketing and Customers; Distribution Methods

We market our products and services throughout the United States and in over 60 foreign markets. We use a direct sales force of approximately 15 employees and approximately 10 independent sales representatives to market and sell our products and services to end users in the United States, Canada, Germany and China, and use a network of approximately 55 independent sales representatives to market, service and sell our products and services in other foreign countries. To our knowledge, none of our independent sales representatives sell a material amount of product manufactured by any of our competitors.

For information concerning our export sales by geographic area, see note 13 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements. We market products and services to research laboratories, production environments and quality control applications in the life science, medical, food, pharmaceutical, plastics, paper, electronics, oil and gas and other industries. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated sales in any of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, and we do not believe that the loss of any single customer would have a material adverse effect on our business or financial performance. One independent representative accounted for approximately 6%, 6% and 8% of our consolidated sales in the years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Backlog

As of December 31, 2007, our total backlog was $3,384,510 for all of our products as compared to $2,460,147 and $1,799,273 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We anticipate shipping the majority of the current backlog in 2008.

Research and Development

We are committed to an ongoing engineering program dedicated to innovating new products and improving the quality and performance of our existing products. Our engineering expenses are primarily incurred in connection with the improvement of existing products, cost reduction efforts, and the development of new products that may have additional applications or represent extensions of existing product lines. None of these costs are borne directly by our customers.

We incurred expenses of $2,030,157, $1,942,786 and $1,765,662 during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for research and development (R&D) of our products. These amounts were approximately 7% of our consolidated sales for each of those three fiscal years. On an annual basis, we currently intend to spend approximately 6% to 8% of our consolidated sales on R&D in the future.

Working Capital Practices

We strive to maintain a level of inventory that is appropriate given our projected sales. Our standard domestic payment terms are net 30 days and our international payment terms vary but generally range between 30 and 90 days. International sales are, in some cases, transacted pursuant to letters of credit.

Seasonality

Our business is not seasonal in nature.

Employees

As of December 31, 2007, we had 120 full-time employees. Included in this total are approximately 15 scientists and engineers who research and develop potential new products. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we consider our employee relations to be satisfactory.

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report on Form 10-K contains or incorporates by reference not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. In addition, we or others on our behalf may make forward-looking statements from time to time in oral presentations, including telephone conferences and/or web casts open to the public, in press releases or reports, on our website or otherwise. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements including, in particular, the statements about our plans, objectives, strategies and prospects regarding, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations and business. We have identified some of these forward-looking statements with words like "believe," "may," "could," "might," "forecast," "possible," "potential," "project," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "predict," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximate" or "continue" and other words and terms of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements may be contained in the notes to our consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this report, including under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties include factors that affect all businesses as well as matters specific to us. Some of the factors known to us that could cause our actual results to differ materially from what we have anticipated in our forward-looking statements are described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" below.

We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement that speaks only as of the date made and to recognize that forward-looking statements are predictions of future results, which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" below, as well as others that we may consider immaterial or do not anticipate at this time. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations

will prove correct. The expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties, including those described below under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors." The risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" below are not exclusive and further information concerning us and our business, including factors that potentially could materially affect our financial results or condition, may emerge from time to time. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements. We advise you, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following are significant factors known to us that could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition or operating results.

If we experience any increase in the cost of raw materials or supplies, we may experience a decrease in profit margins.

In the past, the overall cost of the materials that we purchase has not risen much more than the rate of inflation, although the price of some of the components that we purchase has increased in the past several years due in part to our purchasing fewer of such components. Certain other material and labor costs have increased, but we believe that such increases are approximately consistent with overall inflation rates. We believe that the price of our products and the prices of our competitors' products is a significant factor affecting our customers' buying decisions and consequently, we may not be able to pass along any cost increases in raw materials and supplies in the form of price increases or sustain profit margins that we have achieved in prior years.

Some of the markets in which we operate have experienced minimal growth in recent years, and our ability to increase our revenues will depend in part on our ability to develop new products, develop new applications for our existing products and to acquire complementary businesses and product lines.

The analytical and measurement instrument markets in which we operate have not shown significant growth in recent years. Although we have identified a number of strategies that we believe will allow us to grow our business and increase our sales, including developing new products and technologies, developing new applications for our technologies, acquiring complementary businesses and product lines, and strengthening our sales force, we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully implement these strategies, or that these strategies will result in the growth of our business or an increase in our sales.

If we acquire businesses in the future, we could experience a decrease in our profit margins, a decrease in our net income, and other adverse consequences.

One of our growth strategies is to supplement our internal growth with the acquisition of businesses and technologies that complement or augment our existing products. Some of the businesses that we previously acquired have produced net operating losses or low levels of profitability. For example, in July 2005, we sold our Vaculok® vacuum insulated panel product line which had experienced poor financial performance since we acquired it in November 2003. Other businesses that we may acquire in the future may be marginally profitable or unprofitable, and may require us to improve the operations and market penetration of such companies in order to achieve the level of profitability that we desire.

Further, acquisitions and the integration of those acquisitions involve a number of risks, which could be heightened if we complete several acquisitions within a relatively short period of time, including:

•: diversion of our management's attention from our core businesses;
•: difficulties in assimilating the operations and products of an acquired business or in realizing projected efficiencies, cost savings and revenue synergies;
•: potential loss of key employees or clients of the acquired businesses or adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and clients;
•: reallocation of amounts of capital from operating initiatives and/or the incurrence of indebtedness to pay the acquisition purchase prices, which could in turn restrict our ability to access additional capital when needed or to pursue other important elements of our business strategy;
•: inaccurate assessment of undisclosed, contingent or other liabilities or problems; and
•: unanticipated costs associated with the acquisition, including additional expenditures related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 compliance.

In addition, acquisitions that we believe will be beneficial to our business and financial results are difficult to identify and complete for a number of reasons, including the competition among prospective buyers. We may not be able to complete acquisitions in the future, and have not completed an acquisition since January 2004. Any acquisitions that we do complete in the future may have an adverse effect on our financial performance and liquidity. It may be necessary for us to raise additional funds either through public or private debt or equity financing in order to finance any future acquisitions. Any equity or debt financing, if available at all, may be on terms that are not favorable to us and may dilute the percentage ownership of our existing shareholders.

We face risks of technological changes that may render our products obsolete.

The markets for our products and services are characterized by rapid and significant technological change and evolving industry standards. As a result of such changes and evolving standards, our products may become noncompetitive or obsolete and we may have to develop new products in order to maintain or increase our revenues. New product introductions that are responsive to these factors require significant planning, design, development and testing at the technological, product and manufacturing process levels, and we may not be able to timely develop new products. In addition, industry acceptance of new technologies that we may develop may be slow due to, among other things, existing regulations or standards written specifically for older technologies and general unfamiliarity of users with new technologies. As a result, any new products that we may develop may not generate any meaningful revenues or profits for us for a number of years, if at all.

Any reduction in the level of capital expenditures by our customers could negatively impact our sales.

Our customers include pharmaceutical, food, medical and chemical companies, laboratories, government agencies and public and private research institutions. The capital spending of these entities can have a significant effect on the demand for our products. Any decrease in capital spending by any of these customer groups could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, business and results of operations.

A significant portion of our sales are generated from foreign countries and selling in foreign countries entails a number of risks which could result in a decrease in our sales or an increase in our operating expenses.

Sales outside the United States accounted for approximately 52% of our sales in 2007 and approximately 55% and 50% of our sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively. We expect that foreign sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenues in the future. Sales to customers in foreign countries are subject to a number of risks, including the following:

•: agreements may be difficult to enforce;
•: receivables may be difficult to collect;
•: certain regions are experiencing political unrest and conflict and economic instability;
•: foreign customers may have longer payment cycles;
•: the countries into which we sell may impose tariffs or adopt other restrictions on foreign trade;
•: currency fluctuations could reduce reported profitability in future periods;
•: fluctuations in exchange rates may affect product demand;
•: legal and regulatory requirements may be difficult to monitor and comply with, especially if inconsistent with U.S. laws and regulations;
•: customizing products for foreign countries and managing and staffing international operations may lead to increased costs; and
•: protection of intellectual property in foreign countries may be more difficult to enforce.

If any of these risks were to materialize, our sales into foreign countries could decline, or our operating costs could increase, which would adversely affect our financial results.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could result in declines in our reported net sales and net earnings.

Because the functional currency of our foreign operations is the applicable local currency, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk arising from transactions in the normal course of business, such as sales to third party customers and purchases from suppliers denominated in foreign currencies. Our reported net sales and net earnings are subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Because our products are manufactured or sourced primarily from the United States, a stronger U.S. dollar generally has a negative impact on results from operations outside the United States while a weaker dollar generally has a positive effect. Our primary exchange rate exposure is with the euro. We currently do not use hedging activities to minimize the volatility associated with foreign currency exchange rate changes. If we do use such activities in the future, they also involve some risk.

Some of our competitors have greater resources than we do, which may provide our competitors with an advantage in the development and marketing of new products.

We currently encounter, and expect to continue to encounter, competition in the sale of our products. We believe that the principal competitive factors affecting the market for our products include product quality and performance, price, reliability and customer service. Our competitors include large multinational corporations. Some of our competitors have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than we do. As a result, they may be able to adapt more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements, or to devote greater resources to the promotion and sale of their products than we can. In addition, competition could increase if new companies enter the market or if existing competitors expand their product lines or intensify efforts

within existing product lines. Our current products, products under development and our ability to discover new technologies may be insufficient to enable us to compete effectively with our competitors.

Our reliance upon patents, domestic trademark laws, trade secrets and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary rights may not be sufficient to protect our intellectual property from others who may sell similar products.

We hold patents relating to various aspects of our products and believe that proprietary technical know-how is critical to many of our products. Proprietary rights relating to our products are protected from unauthorized use by third parties only to the extent that they are covered by valid and enforceable patents or are maintained in confidence as trade secrets. We cannot be certain that we will be issued any patents from any pending or future patent applications owned by or licensed to us or that the claims allowed under any issued patents will be sufficiently broad to protect our technology. In the absence of patent protection, we may be vulnerable to competitors who attempt to copy our products or gain access to our trade secrets and know-how. Our competitors may initiate litigation to challenge the validity of our patents, or they may use their resources to design comparable products that do not infringe our patents. We may incur substantial costs if our competitors initiate litigation to challenge the validity of our patents or if we initiate any proceedings to protect our proprietary rights and if the outcome of any such litigation is unfavorable to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. There may also be pending or issued patents held by parties not affiliated with us that relate to our products or technologies and we may need to acquire licenses to any such patents to continue selling some or all of our products. If we had to obtain any such license in order to be able to continue to sell some or all of our products, we may not be able to do so on terms that were favorable to us, if at all.

In addition, we rely on trade secrets and proprietary know-how that we seek to protect, in part, by confidentiality agreements with our collaborators, employees and consultants. These agreements may be breached and we may not have adequate remedies for any such breach. Even if these confidentiality agreements are not breached, our trade secrets may otherwise become known or be independently developed by competitors.

We rely on our management information systems for inventory management, distribution and other functions. If our information systems fail to adequately perform these functions or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

The efficient operation of our business depends on our management information systems. We rely on our management information systems to effectively manage accounting and financial functions, order entry, order fulfillment and inventory replenishment. The failure of our management information systems to perform could disrupt our business and could result in decreased revenues, increased overhead costs, excess inventory and product shortages, causing our business and results of operations to suffer. In addition, our management information systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption from natural or man-made disasters, terrorist attacks, computer viruses or hackers, power loss, or other computer systems, internet, telecommunications or data network failures. Any such interruption could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

The market price of our common stock has fluctuated significantly in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future and any broad market fluctuations may materially adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

The market price of our common stock has been volatile in the past, ranging from a high sales price of $14.10 and a low sales price of $10.00 during 2007, and several factors could cause the price to fluctuate substantially in the future. These factors include:

•: announcements of new products by us or our competitors;
•: quarterly fluctuations in our financial results;
•: customer contract awards;
•: a change to the rates at which we have historically paid dividends;
•: developments in regulation; and
•: general economic and political conditions in the various markets where our products are sold.

In addition, the stock prices of instrumentation companies have experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. This market volatility may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Recently enacted and future changes in securities laws and regulations will increase our costs.

Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, new SEC regulations and Nasdaq Global Market rules, are creating challenges for publicly-held companies, including us. We are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure. As a result, our efforts to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. In particular, our efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related regulations regarding our assessment of our internal control over financial reporting required the expenditure of financial and managerial resources in 2007. Because management was required to complete an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting in 2007 and will continue to be required to do so in future years, we expect these expenditures to continue.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

We lease an aggregate of 57,325 square feet of office, engineering, laboratory and production space in Minnesota, Texas, Germany and China. We believe that all of our facilities are generally adequate for their present operations and that suitable space is readily available if any of our leases are not extended.

Our headquarters and operations occupy approximately 47,200 square feet of space in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This space is leased until June 2010.

Microanalytics' operations occupy approximately 5,100 square feet of space in the metropolitan area of Austin, Texas. This space is leased until August 2008.

Lippke's operations are located in Neuwied, Germany, and occupy approximately 4,025 square feet. This space is leased until June 2008. We are currently negotiating a long term lease for a new facility that we expect to occupy by September 2008.

The MOCON (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. operations are located in Shanghai, China, and occupy approximately 1,000 square feet. This space is leased until March 2010.

In addition to our leased facilities described above, we own a building located near Boulder, Colorado that consists of approximately 9,300 square feet of office and production space in which our Baseline-MOCON, Inc. subsidiary conducts its operations. We also own the land, consisting of approximately two acres, on which this building is located.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no material pending legal, governmental, administrative or other proceedings to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matter was submitted to a vote of our security holders during the fourth quarter of 2007.

ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT

Our executive officers, their ages and their offices held, as of March 18, 2008, are as follows:

Name	Age	Title
Robert L. Demorest	62	Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel W. Mayer	57	Executive Vice President
Darrell B. Lee	59	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Douglas J. Lindemann	50	Vice President and General Manager

There are no family relationships among any of our directors and executive officers. Information regarding the business experience of our executive officers is set forth below.

Mr. Robert L. Demorest has been our President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board since April 2000. Prior to that time, Mr. Demorest had been our President for more than five years. Mr. Demorest is also a director of Marten Transport, Ltd., a publicly traded company.

Mr. Daniel W. Mayer has been an Executive Vice President for us since January 1995. Prior to that time, Mr. Mayer had been our Vice President, Product Development for more than five years.

Mr. Darrell B. Lee has been our Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary since January 2006. Mr. Lee served as our Director of External Reporting from April 2005 to January 2006. Prior to that time, Mr. Lee had served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spinal Designs International, Inc., a health-care company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 1993.

Mr. Douglas J. Lindemann has been a Vice President and General Manager for us since January 2001. From July 2000 to December 2000, Mr. Lindemann served as a General Manager for us. Prior to that time, Mr. Lindemann had been one of our Business Managers since 1995.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information and Dividends

Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market System under the symbol MOCO. The following table sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market System. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The following table also sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, the amount of cash dividends declared on our common stock:

	2007						2006
Fiscal Period	2007						2006
Fiscal Period	High		Low		Dividend		High		Low		Dividend
1st Quarter	$	13.98	$	11.00	$	0.075	$	9.75	$	8.25	$	0.075
2nd Quarter		14.10		10.87		0.080		10.02		8.27		0.075
3rd Quarter		11.83		10.01		0.080		10.05		8.57		0.075
4th Quarter		12.26		10.00		0.080		12.75		9.00		0.075

We have paid quarterly cash dividends without interruption or decline since 1988. Cash dividends paid in 2007, 2006 and 2005 totaled $1,703,965, $1,627,849 and $1,502,284, respectively. Our Board of Directors monitors and evaluates our dividend practice quarterly, and the Board may elect at any time to increase, decrease or not pay a dividend on our common stock based upon our financial condition, results of operations, cash requirements and future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

Record Holders

As of March 18, 2008, there were 298 record holders of our common stock.

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock or other equity securities of MOCON registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. On November 9, 2005, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2,000,000 in shares of our common stock. This repurchase program superseded the Board's previous stock repurchase authorizations. Our current stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and at December 31, 2007, we had $1,636,875 available for stock repurchases.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, we did not issue or sell any shares of our common stock or other equity securities of MOCON without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

		Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006		2005		2004		2003
		(in thousands, except per share data)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA:
Sales		$	27,397	$	26,290	$	24,582	$	24,965	$	19,615
Net income			3,805		3,911		2,915		2,429		2,211
Net income per common share:
	Basic		0.69		0.72		0.54		0.45		0.41
	Diluted		0.67		0.71		0.53		0.44		0.40
Cash dividends declared per share			0.315		0.30		0.285		0.265		0.26

	As of December 31,
	2007		2006		2005		2004		2003
	(in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets	$	29,673	$	26,877	$	23,657	$	22,516	$	19,978
Noncurrent liabilities		339		100		441		543		198
Stockholders' equity		25,385		21,960		18,799		17,201		16,715

Our acquisition of Lippke in 2004 affects the comparability of the information in the table above. The results of this subsidiary have been included from the effective date of purchase, which includes $3,880,238, $4,132,428, $3,631,918 and $3,824,782, respectively, in net incremental sales for 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

Sales for the years 2005, 2004 and 2003 do not include $22,397, $143,316 and $17,365, respectively, for sales from the Vaculok product line, which amounts have been included in the "discontinued operations" section of our Consolidated Statements of Income.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAl CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Management's Discussion and Analysis provides material historical and prospective disclosures intended to enable investors and other users to assess our financial condition and results of operations. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties including those discussed under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this report. For more information, see "Business—Forward-Looking Statements" of this report. The following discussion of the results of the operations and financial condition of MOCON should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.

Overview

MOCON, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and services products and provides consulting services primarily in the measurement and analytical instrument and services markets. Our products include instruments that detect, measure and monitor gases and chemical compounds. Although some of the markets for our products are maturing, we continually seek growth opportunities through technological and product improvement, by acquiring and developing new products, and by acquiring new companies.

We have three primary operating locations in the United States—Minnesota, Colorado and Texas—and foreign offices in Germany and China. We use a direct sales force and independent sales representatives to market our products and services in the United States, Canada, Germany and China and use a network of independent sales representatives to market and service our products and services in other foreign countries.

Our current plans for growth include substantial funding for research and development to foster new product development together with strategic acquisitions where appropriate.

During the last three years, we divested two product lines to allow us to better concentrate on our core product lines, particularly our gas detection, measurement and analysis products. In March 2005, we committed to a plan to discontinue production of our Vaculok® vacuum insulated panels and exit this product line which had experienced poor financial performance since it was acquired in November 2003. We recorded a pre-tax charge to earnings in our first quarter 2005, totaling approximately $207,000, to reflect the results of operations and asset impairment write-down associated with the discontinuation of our Vaculok business. The $207,000 charge included a non-cash asset impairment charge of $162,000 relating to equipment and inventory used in the Vaculok business. We sold the assets associated with the vacuum insulated panel product line in July 2005 in exchange for an up front payment of $125,000, along with the right to receive additional amounts upon the occurrence of certain post-closing events. As a result of the sale, we recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $69,000 in the third quarter 2005. In the first quarter 2006, we received an additional $35,000 related to the sale which resulted in an after-tax gain of $22,225. Sales associated with our vacuum insulated panel product line were not significant. The results of this line of business are shown in the "discontinued operations" section of our Consolidated Statements of Income, and further explained in Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included herein.

In February 2006, we sold the capital stock of our Lab Connections, Inc. subsidiary in exchange for $517,296 in cash, subject to a purchase price adjustment based on the amount of Lab Connections' net

tangible assets as of the closing date. As a result of the sale, we recognized an after-tax gain of $92,345 in the first quarter 2006. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised),Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123 (R)) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors. As a result, during 2007 and 2006, our results of operations reflected compensation expense for new stock options granted to the extent they vested in those years, and the unvested portion of previous stock option grants which also vested during those years. The total amount charged to operations in 2007 and 2006 was $339,610 and $174,038, respectively. Our consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS 123(R). Therefore, the results for 2007 and 2006 are not directly comparable to prior periods.

Significant Transactions and Financial Trends

Throughout these financial sections, you will read about significant transactions or events that materially contribute to, or reduce our earnings, and materially affect our financial results and financial position. Significant transactions and events that affected our 2007 financial results and position included the initial opening and ongoing expenses of our new China sales and technical support office which opened in March 2007. In addition, we recognized an increase in SOX 404 compliance costs as this was the first year of required management assessment of internal controls. Significant transactions, such as the sale of our Lab Connections subsidiary in 2006, result from unique facts and circumstances and, given their nature, some of these items will likely not recur with similar materiality or impact on our continuing operations.

Our international sales have historically accounted for a significant portion of our revenues, and we expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future, especially as a result of our acquisition of Lippke, which thus far has had, and is expected to continue to have, a positive impact on our sales and earnings, particularly on our foreign permeation products business.

Our research and development costs were approximately 7% of our consolidated sales for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005. On an annual basis, we currently intend to spend approximately 6% to 8% of our sales on research and development in the future.

While these items are important in understanding and evaluating our financial results, certain trends, such as our international sales accounting for a significant portion of our revenues, and other transactions or events such as those discussed later in this Management's Discussion and Analysis may also have a material impact on our financial results.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the relationship between various components of our results of operations, stated as a percent of sales, for fiscal years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. Our

historical financial data were derived from our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8 of this report.

		Percent of Sales
		2007	2006	2005
Sales		100.0	100.0	100.0
Cost of sales		41.6	42.4	43.9

	Gross profit	58.4	57.6	56.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses		31.5	29.4	32.4
Research and development expenses		7.4	7.4	7.2

	Operating income	19.5	20.8	16.5
Other income, net		2.1	1.5	1.2

	Income before income taxes	21.6	22.3	17.7
Income taxes		7.7	7.5	5.4

	Income from continuing operations	13.9	14.8	12.3
	Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	—	0.1	(0.4	)

Net income		13.9	14.9	11.9

The following table summarizes total sales by product line for 2007, 2006 and 2005:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2007		2006		2005
Permeation products and services	$	14,428,823	$	14,604,579	$	13,711,970
Gas, headspace and other analyzer products and services		11,478,501		10,072,101		8,875,847
Other instruments and services		1,489,258		1,613,295		1,993,783

Total sales	$	27,396,582	$	26,289,975	$	24,581,600

The following table sets forth the relationship between various components of domestic and foreign sales for 2007, 2006 and 2005:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006		2005
Domestic sales		$	13,160,268	$	11,924,805	$	12,294,985
Foreign Sales:
	Europe		6,595,075		7,360,019		5,802,034
	Asia		5,309,901		4,842,523		5,093,417
	Other		2,331,338		2,162,628		1,391,164

	Total foreign sales		14,236,314		14,365,170		12,286,615

Total sales		$	27,396,582	$	26,289,975	$	24,581,600

Sales

Fiscal 2007 vs. Fiscal 2006

Sales for 2007 were $27,396,582, an increase of 4% compared to $26,289,975 for 2006. This increase in sales was primarily the result of the increased volume of our gas analyzer and packaging products, together with increased domestic sales volume of our permeation products and services.

These increases were partially offset by decreases in the foreign sales volume of our permeation products and services and a decline in the sale of weighing and pharmaceutical products. Our domestic sales were $13,160,268, or 48% of total sales in 2007, an increase of 10% compared to $11,924,805, or 45% of sales in 2006. Our foreign sales were $14,236,314, or 52% of total sales in 2007, a decrease of 1% compared to $14,365,170, or 55% of sales in 2006. The overall sales volume increase in 2007 was generally the result of increased demand primarily in our domestic markets. The impact of any price increases was not significant in 2007.

Permeation Products and Services—Sales of our permeation products and services were $14,428,823 and $14,604,579 in 2007 and 2006, respectively, or approximately 53% and 56%, respectively, of our consolidated sales. The 1% decrease in permeation sales in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to an $814,000, or 8% drop in foreign sales. Foreign sales had been favorably impacted in 2006 as a result of a large order from China in the amount of $659,000. By comparison, our domestic sales of permeation equipment and services increased by $638,000, or 14% in 2007 as compared to 2006. We believe that new product introductions, specifically the Aquatran-W (for increased sensitivity in measuring water vapor) and the Ox-Tran 2/10 (lower price point product for less sensitivity in oxygen measurement) were factors in this growth. We believe that the overall market for our permeation products is maturing. However, the market for our permeation products outside of the United States, where the demand for sophisticated packaging and other products is continuing to develop, is likely to grow. No assurance can be provided, however, that the international market for our permeation products will grow.

Gas, Headspace and Other Analyzer Products and Services—Sales of our gas, headspace, and other analyzer products and services, which accounted for 42% and 38% of our consolidated sales in 2007 and 2006, respectively, increased $1,406,000, or 14% in 2007 compared to 2006. Within this group, sales of our gas analyzers and sensors through our Baseline subsidiary, which accounted for 21% and 18% of our 2007 and 2006 consolidated sales, respectively, increased $925,000, or 20% in 2007 to $5,662,923 compared to $4,738,220 in 2006. This increase was due primarily to shipments of the piD-Tech® Plus to the OEM portable sensor market as well as ongoing shipments of our total hydrocarbon analyzers and gas chromatographs. Baseline's domestic sales increased $486,000, or 17% in 2007 compared to 2006, and foreign sales increased $439,000, or 24% over the same period.

Sales of our packaging products (headspace analyzers and leak detection), which accounted for 17% and 15% of our consolidated sales in 2007 and 2006, respectively, increased $805,000, or 21% in 2007 to $4,685,403 compared to $3,880,877 in 2006. The increase resulted primarily from sales of our PAC CHECK® series of analyzers and was evident in both our domestic and foreign markets.

Sales of our weighing and pharmaceutical products, which accounted for 4% and 6% of our consolidated sales in 2007 and 2006, respectively, decreased $323,000, or 22% in 2007 compared to 2006. The decrease resulted from decreased demand in both our domestic and foreign markets. Our weighing and pharmaceutical products group consists of a relatively fewer number of products compared to our other product groups and will typically experience significant fluctuations in demand. Due to the significant competition in the market for weighing products, we do not expect the sales of our weighing and pharmaceutical products to significantly increase.

Other Instruments and Services—Sales of our other instruments and services group, which accounted for 5% and 6% of our consolidated sales in 2007 and 2006, respectively, decreased $124,000, or 8% in 2007 compared to 2006. This decrease was due both to lower sales of non-MOCON products by our German subsidiary and also a decrease in sales of our consulting and testing laboratory services.

Fiscal 2006 vs. Fiscal 2005

Sales for 2006 were $26,289,975, an increase of 7% compared to $24,581,600 for 2005. This increase in sales was primarily the result of the increased foreign sales volume of our permeation

products, gas analyzer products and weighing and pharmaceutical products, together with increased domestic sales volume of our headspace analyzer products, partially offset by decreases in the domestic sales volume of our permeation products and gas analyzer products. In addition, sales of our sample preparation products for 2006 were approximately $458,000 lower than 2005 due to the sale of our Lab Connections subsidiary in the first quarter 2006. Our domestic sales were $11,924,805, or 45% of total sales in 2006, a decrease of 3% compared to $12,294,985, or 50% of sales in 2005. Our foreign sales were $14,365,170, or 55% of total sales in 2006, an increase of 17% compared to $12,286,615, or 50% of sales in 2005. The overall sales volume increase in 2006 was generally the result of increased demand primarily in our foreign markets. The impact of any price increases was not significant in 2006.

Permeation Products and Services—Sales of our permeation products and services were $14,604,579 and $13,711,970 in 2006 and 2005, respectively, or approximately 56% of our consolidated sales in both years. The $892,609, or 7% increase in permeation sales in 2006 compared to 2005, was primarily due to a 13% increase in foreign sales partially offset by a decrease in domestic sales. Foreign permeation product sales benefited from a large order received from China in the amount of $659,000 in our third quarter 2006, where we recently named a new sales representative organization. Also, sales to our European markets increased significantly in 2006 after a soft 2005.

Gas, Headspace and Other Analyzer Products and Services—Sales of our gas, headspace, and other analyzer products and services, which accounted for 38% and 36% of our consolidated sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively, increased 13% in 2006 compared to 2005. Within this group, sales of our gas analyzers and sensors through our Baseline subsidiary, which accounted for 18% and 16% of our 2006 and 2005 consolidated sales, respectively, increased 20% in 2006 to $4,738,220 compared to $3,959,426 in 2005. This increase was due in part to shipments of our new Series 8900 analyzers which began shipping in the second half of 2006. Baseline's foreign sales increased 111% in 2006 compared to 2005, while domestic sales decreased slightly over the same periods. The increase in foreign sales was primarily due to sales of new products to the carbonated beverage and OEM portable sensor industries, as well as ongoing sales of equipment to the oil and gas drilling and semiconductor markets.

Sales of our packaging products (headspace analyzers and leak detection), which accounted for 15% of our consolidated sales in both 2006 and 2005, increased 4% in 2006 to $3,880,877 compared to $3,732,740 in 2005. The increase resulted primarily from increased domestic demand for headspace analyzer products and increased foreign sales of leak detection analyzers, offset somewhat by a decrease in foreign shipments of headspace analyzers. The increase in domestic headspace analyzer sales was due primarily to new products, including the PAC CHECK® Model 333 hand-held tri-gas analyzer for the meat packing industry, as well as increased sales and marketing emphasis.

Sales of our weighing and pharmaceutical products, which accounted for 5% of our consolidated sales in both 2006 and 2005, increased 23% in 2006 compared to 2005. The increase resulted exclusively from increased demand in our foreign markets and represented a small volume increase. Our weighing and pharmaceutical products group consists of a relatively fewer number of products compared to our other product groups and will typically experience significant fluctuations in demand.

Other Instruments and Services—Sales of our other instruments and services group, which accounted for 6% and 8% of our consolidated sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively, decreased 19% in 2006 compared to 2005. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in sales of $458,086 in 2006 compared to 2005 as a result of the sale of Lab Connections which occurred in the first quarter 2006. This decrease was partially offset by a 23% increase in contract analytical testing and equipment sales through our Microanalytics subsidiary and a 5% increase in our consulting and testing laboratory services.

Gross Profit

Fiscal 2007 vs. Fiscal 2006

Our gross profit percentages were 58.4% and 57.6% during 2007 and 2006, respectively. One strategic initiative for us in 2007 was to improve our product margins. The increase in gross profit percentage resulted primarily from sales of some of our new products that carry higher margins.

Fiscal 2006 vs. Fiscal 2005

Our gross profit percentages were 57.6% and 56.1% during 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase in gross profit percentage resulted primarily from the following factors. A higher percentage of our sales were from permeation equipment, which typically carry a higher margin than most of our other products. We moved most of the remaining production of certain equipment at our Baseline operation to Minnesota which allowed for increased operational efficiencies and plant utilization. In addition, the sale of our Lab Connections subsidiary in the first quarter 2006 helped our gross profit percentage by eliminating inefficiencies due to the low and sporadic volume of sales at Lab Connections.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Fiscal 2007 vs. Fiscal 2006

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8,643,735 and $7,735,524, or 31.5% and 29.4% of sales in 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $908,211 was due primarily to a higher headcount and related hiring expenses, increased stock option expense, increased SOX 404 compliance costs and the expenses related to the opening and ongoing costs associated with the sales and technical support office in China.

Fiscal 2006 vs. Fiscal 2005

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7,735,524 and $7,962,804, or 29.4% and 32.4% of sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease of $227,280 was due primarily to a lower headcount in 2006 as well as reduced operating expenses in our Lab Connections subsidiary which was sold during the first quarter 2006. Also, we incurred reduced consulting costs related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) compliance in 2006 as compared to 2005 due to a postponement of the effective date of Section 404 of SOX for non-accelerated filers until 2007.

Research and Development Expenses

Fiscal 2007 vs. Fiscal 2006

Research and development (R&D) expenses were $2,030,157 and $1,942,786 in 2007 and 2006, respectively, or 7.4% of sales in both periods. The increase of $87,371 in 2007 compared to 2006 was in line with our plan to continue to develop products that meet our customers' needs. For the foreseeable future, we currently intend to allocate on an annual basis approximately 6% to 8% of sales to research and development. We believe continued R&D expenditures are necessary as we develop new products to expand in our niche markets and remain competitive.

Fiscal 2006 vs. Fiscal 2005

Research and development expenses were $1,942,786 and $1,765,662, or 7.4% and 7.2% of sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $177,124 in 2006 compared to 2005 was the result of our focus on business development opportunities in our core product areas.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net for 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006			2005
Interest income on short-term investments		$	565,441	$	412,882		$	209,217
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)			1,165		(19,152	)		80,691
Other			13,668		2,485			2,717

	Total other income	$	580,274	$	396,215		$	292,625

Interest income increased approximately $153,000 from 2006 to 2007 due primarily to higher invested balances of cash and marketable securities. Total cash and marketable securities increased approximately $2,390,000 from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007. Interest income increased approximately $204,000 from 2005 to 2006 due to higher interest rates (the prime rate increased four times in 2006) and increased average cash and marketable security balances.

Income Tax Expense

Our provision for income taxes from continuing operations for 2007 was $2,113,000, or 35.7% of income before income taxes, compared to $1,968,225, or 33.6% of income before income taxes for 2006. This year over year increase in the effective tax rate was due to higher state income taxes, the expiration of certain export incentives in 2007 and increased non-deductible stock option compensation expense in 2007.

Our provision for income taxes from continuing operations for 2006 was $1,968,225, or 33.6% of income before income taxes, a three percentage point increase over 2005. The increase in the effective tax rate was due primarily to stock option compensation recognized in 2006 for the first time, which was not tax deductible, and a reduction in the tax contingency accrual in 2005 resulting from an Internal Revenue Service examination. The provision for 2006 was favorably impacted by the resolution of a proposed income tax assessment in the state of New Jersey, which reduced income tax expense by approximately $50,000. Also, because the sale of Lab Connections generated a taxable loss, there was no provision applicable to the $92,345 gain that was realized in the first quarter 2006. The taxable loss of approximately $650,000 results in a long-term capital loss carryforward which produces a deferred tax asset. Because it is currently unlikely that we will incur a long-term capital gain in the foreseeable future to offset against this loss, we have established a valuation allowance against the entire deferred tax asset relating to the capital loss carry-forward.

Our provision for income taxes from continuing operations was 30.6% of income before income taxes in 2005. The provision for 2005 was favorably impacted as the result of a $156,000 reduction in accrued income taxes related to the completion of an Internal Revenue Service examination.

We implemented the provisions of FASB Interpretation 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48), effective January 1, 2007. The impact on our consolidated financial statements of adopting FIN 48 was insignificant; as a result we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings.

We anticipate our effective tax rate for the full year 2008 will range between 35% and 37%.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this report. This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been

prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Securities and Exchange Commission has defined a company's most critical accounting policies as those that are most important to the portrayal of its financial condition and results of operations, and which require the company to make its most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Based on this definition, we have identified the following critical accounting policies. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are based upon information available when they are made. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Sales Returns

Our allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns is for accounts receivable balances that are estimated to be uncollectible as well as anticipated sales returns. The reserve is based on a number of factors, including: (1) an analysis of customer accounts and (2) our historical experience with accounts receivable write-offs and sales returns. The analysis includes the age of the receivable, the financial condition of a customer or industry and general economic conditions. We believe our financial results could be materially different if historical trends do not reflect actual results or if economic conditions worsened for our customers. In the event we determined that a smaller or larger allowance for doubtful accounts is appropriate, we would record a credit or charge to selling, general and administrative expense in the period that we made such a determination. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, we had $125,797 and $179,861, respectively, reserved against our accounts receivable for doubtful accounts and sales returns.

Accrual for Excess and Obsolete Inventories

We perform an analysis to identify excess and obsolete inventory. We record a charge to cost of sales for amounts identified. Our analysis includes inventory levels, the nature of the finished product and its inherent risk of obsolescence and the on-hand quantities relative to the sales history of that finished product. We believe that our financial results could be materially different if historical trends do not reflect actual results or if demand for our products decreased because of economic or competitive conditions or otherwise. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, we had $548,043 and $642,433, respectively, accrued for excess and obsolete inventories.

Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets

We assess the recoverability of goodwill and other long-lived assets annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that expected future undiscounted cash flows might not be sufficient to support the carrying amount of an asset. We deem an asset to be impaired if a forecast of undiscounted future operating cash flows is less than an asset's carrying amount. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Changes in our business strategies, changes in the economic environment in which we operate, competitive conditions, and other factors could result in future impairment charges. We did not record any long-lived asset impairment charges in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

Accrued Product Warranties

Our products are generally covered by a warranty, with warranty periods ranging from ninety days to one year from the date of sale. Estimated warranty costs are accrued in the same period in which the related revenue is recognized, based on anticipated parts and labor costs, utilizing historical experience. Additional warranty reserves are also accrued for major rework campaigns. We periodically

assess the adequacy of our warranty reserves based on changes in these factors and record any necessary adjustments if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Although we believe the likelihood to be relatively low, warranty claims experience could be materially different from actual results due to manufacturing changes that could impact product quality, a change in our warranty policy in response to industry trends, as yet unrecognized defects in products sold, or other factors. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, we had $201,373 and $246,737, respectively, accrued for future estimated warranty claims.

Income Taxes

In the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, management is required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating actual current tax exposures together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We have significant amounts of deferred tax assets. Management reviews the deferred tax assets for recoverability on a quarterly basis and assesses the need for valuation allowances. These deferred tax assets are evaluated by considering historical levels of income, estimates of future taxable income streams and the impact of tax planning strategies. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is determined that it is more likely than not that we would not be able to realize all or part of its deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, we provided a valuation allowance in the approximate amount of $324,000 against our net deferred tax assets.

On January 1, 2007, we adopted FIN 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109. Prior to adoption, our policy was to establish an accrual that reflected the probable outcome of known tax contingencies. The effects of final resolution, if any, were recognized as changes to the effective income tax rate in the period of resolution. FIN 48 requires application of a more-likely-than-not threshold to the recognition and derecognition of uncertain tax positions. Under FIN 48, once the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, the amount of benefit to be recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. It further requires that a change in judgment related to the expected ultimate resolution of uncertain tax positions be recognized in earnings in the period of such a change. We recognize a tax accrual for estimated exposures associated with uncertain tax positions and adjust this accrual in light of changing facts and circumstances. However, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate settlement may result in payments that are significantly different from our current estimate of tax liabilities, resulting in the recognition of additional charges or benefits to income tax expense.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results of operations in recent years; however, there can be no assurance that our business will not be adversely affected by inflation in the future.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased $2,388,331 during 2007 to $15,024,881 as of December 31, 2007, compared to $12,636,550 at December 31, 2006. We describe the reasons for this increase below under the caption "Cash Flows from Operating Activities." Our working capital as of December 31, 2007 increased $1,151,760 to $17,357,064, compared to $16,205,304 at December 31, 2006.

We invest a large portion of our available cash in highly liquid certificates of deposit, municipal bonds, corporate bonds, United States treasury obligations and money market funds. Our investment policy is to manage these assets to preserve principal, maintain adequate liquidity at all times, and maximize returns subject to investment guidelines we maintain. We do not have any investments in auction rate securities.

We have historically financed our operations and capital equipment requirements through cash flows generated from operations. We believe that a combination of our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, plus an expected continuation of cash flow from operations, will continue to be adequate to fund operations, capital expenditures, dividend payments and authorized stock repurchases. Our belief is based on current business operations and economic conditions and assumes that we continue to operate our business in the ordinary course. However, one of our strategic objectives is, as market and business conditions warrant, to consider acquisitions of businesses, products or technologies. If the cost of one or more acquisition opportunities exceeds our existing cash resources, we may need to fund such activities, should they arise, with a portion of our cash balances and debt and/or equity financing. We currently do not have any committed lines of credit or other credit facilities, and it is uncertain whether such facilities could be obtained in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms. Any plan to raise additional capital may involve an equity-based or equity-linked financing, which may be dilutive to existing shareholders. If we raise additional funds by issuing debt, we may be subject to restrictive covenants that could limit our operational flexibility and higher interest expense could dilute earnings per share. As of December 31, 2007, we had no commitments for any material capital expenditures.

Cash Flow

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Our primary source of funds is cash provided by operating activities. Cash flow from operating activities totaled $4,234,402, $4,956,818 and $3,216,745 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In 2007, cash provided by operating activities decreased by $722,416 compared to 2006. This decrease was due primarily to the year-over-year increase in inventories due to stronger fourth quarter order volume, and decreases in accounts payable and accrued income taxes offset by a reduction in trade accounts receivable. In 2006, cash provided by operating activities increased by $1,740,073 compared to 2005. This increase was due primarily to the increased year-over-year income from continuing operations, a decrease in inventories, and an increase in accounts payable and accrued compensation offset by a reduction in accrued income taxes and an increase in trade accounts receivable. Working capital requirements typically will increase or decrease with changes in the level of sales. In addition, the timing of certain accrued payments will affect the annual cash flow. Income tax payments and any employee incentive payments affect the timing of our operating cash flow as they are accrued throughout the year but paid on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities totaled $1,742,584 in 2007 as compared to $3,333,377 in 2006 and $1,865,771 in 2005. Cash used for investment purchases, net of maturities, was $703,509, $2,949,807 and $1,096,578 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash received from the sale of our Lab Connections subsidiary was $478,721 in 2006. Purchases of property, plant and equipment totaled $436,527 in 2007, primarily for additions of office, manufacturing and laboratory equipment, as compared to $462,324 and $232,360 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. We do not believe that any major property, plant and equipment expenditures are required to accommodate our current level of operations, and we expect purchases in 2008 to be similar to the levels in 2007.

Cash paid in acquisitions in 2007, 2006 and 2005 of $574,568, $433,339 and $549,257, respectively, were related to our purchase of Lippke. These amounts resulted from an adjustment of the required

earnout payments between the minimum amount originally recorded and the amount paid, based on actual earnings of Lippke.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities operations totaled $1,182,173 in 2007 as compared to $1,183,512 in 2006 and $1,102,685 in 2005. The primary use of cash for financing activities in 2007, 2006 and 2005 was for the payment of dividends to our shareholders, in the amounts of $1,703,965, $1,627,849 and $1,502,284, respectively.

Our Board of Directors has authorized, depending upon market conditions and other factors, the repurchase of up to a total of $2,000,000 of our common stock. During 2006, we repurchased a total of $363,125 of our common stock and have not made any further purchases pursuant to this authorization, leaving a remaining balance of $1,636,875 in this authorization.

Cash flow from the exercise of stock options generated $461,374, $725,881 and $399,599, for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our future contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2007 (in thousands):

		Payments Due By Period
		Total		Less than 1 year	1-3 years	4-5 years	After 5 years
Operating leases		$	826	372	454	—	—
Inventory purchase obligations			1,758	1,726	32	—	—

	Total contractual cash obligations	$	2,584	2,098	486	—	—

We adopted FIN 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109 on January 1, 2007. We had $289,000 of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of the date of adoption and $279,000 at December 31, 2007. The timing of any payments which could result from these unrecognized tax benefits will depend on a number of factors. Accordingly, we cannot make reasonably reliable estimates of the amount and period of potential cash settlement, if any, with taxing authorities. Due to the uncertainty regarding the timing of these liabilities, we have excluded these amounts from the contractual obligations table.

We are committed to the signing of a long term lease in 2008 for a new facility which is being constructed in Germany for our use. The lease signing is contingent upon the facility being completed on a timely basis and meeting our specifications.

We are parties to a severance agreement with four of our executive officers which provides for the payment to the executive of a lump sum amount upon the occurrence of certain termination events. The payment could amount to one or two times the executive's current annual salary depending on the reason for termination.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC, that have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. As a result, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these arrangements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157,Fair Value Measurement (SFAS 157). The standard provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. The statement is effective for us beginning in 2008. We currently do not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement 115 (SFAS 159). This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is effective for us beginning in 2008. We currently do not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations (SFAS 141(R). SFAS 141(R) retains the fundamental requirements of the original pronouncement requiring that the purchase method be used for all business combinations. SFAS 141(R) defines the acquirer as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in the business combination, establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control and requires the acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest at their fair values as of the acquisition date. SFAS 141(R) also requires that acquisition-related costs be recognized separately from the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) is effective for us beginning in 2009. We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS 141(R) on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Consolidated net income should include the net income for both the parent and the noncontrolling interest with disclosure of both amounts on the consolidated statement of income. The calculation of earnings per share will continue to be based on income amounts attributable to the parent. SFAS 160 is effective for us beginning in 2009. We currently do not have any subsidiaries in which we hold a noncontrolling interest and, therefore, believe this pronouncement will have no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 110 (SAB 110) to amend the SEC's views discussed in Staff Accounting Bulletin 107 (SAB 107) and extend the use of the simplified method in developing an estimate of expected life of share options in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R). SAB 110 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2008. We currently do not expect the adoption of SAB 110 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) 157-1,Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Its Related Interpretive Accounting Pronouncements That Address Leasing Transactions, and FSP FAS 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. FSP FAS 157-1 removes leasing from the scope of SFAS 157,Fair value Measurements. FSP FAS 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 from 2008 to 2009 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). See SFAS 157 discussion above.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

Substantially all of our marketable securities are at fixed interest rates. However, virtually all of the marketable securities mature in two years or less; therefore, we believe that the market risk arising from the holding of these financial instruments is minimal. Based on our average invested cash balances during 2007, a 1% (100 basis points) decrease in the interest rate on such balances would result in a reduction in interest income of approximately $138,000 on an annual basis.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

Historically, approximately 50% of our consolidated sales have been to international destinations. Since we invoice these customers in U.S. dollars, we are not exposed to foreign currency transaction risk. However, our foreign operations expose us to foreign currency exchange risk when the euro currency results of operations are translated to U.S. dollars. While we historically have not experienced any material foreign currency translation losses, we may engage in hedging activity in the future to minimize this risk. Our net investment in foreign subsidiary translated into U.S. dollars is not hedged. Any changes in foreign currency exchange rates would be reflected as a foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity, and would not impact our net income.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Our consolidated financial statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are included beginning on page F-1 of this annual report on Form 10-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)

		Quarter
		1st		2nd		3rd		4th
2007:
Sales		$	6,876	$	6,658	$	6,820	$	7,043
Gross profit			3,940		3,827		3,923		4,322
Net income			833		932		955		1,085
Net income per common share:
	Basic	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.17	$	0.20
	Diluted		0.15		0.16		0.17		0.19
2006:
Sales		$	6,519	$	6,340	$	6,647	$	6,784
Gross profit			3,818		3,662		3,820		3,839
Net income			1,135		863		969		944
Net income per common share:
	Basic	$	0.21	$	0.16	$	0.18	$	0.17
	Diluted		0.21		0.16		0.18		0.17

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that are designed to reasonably ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered in this annual report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of such period to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that material information relating to our company is made known to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, particularly during the period when our periodic reports are being prepared.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

MOCON's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework inInternal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2007.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management's report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations of Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In designing and operating a control system, one must consider the potential benefits of controls relative to their costs and the reality of limited resources available to allocate to control activities, particularly in smaller companies. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain

assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any control will meet its objectives under all potential future conditions. Because of such inherent limitations in any control system, there can be no absolute assurance that control issues, misstatements, and/or fraud will be prevented or detected.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required under Item 10 of this report is to be contained under the headings "Proposal One—Election of Directors—Information About Board Nominees," "Proposal One—Election of Directors—Additional Information About Board Nominees," "Corporate Governance—Information About our Board and its Committees" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our next annual meeting of shareholders, which involves the election of directors and is incorporated herein by reference, or, if such proxy statement is not filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, such information will be filed as part of an amendment to this report not later than the end of the 120-day period.

The information concerning our executive officers is included in this report under Item 4A, "Executive Officers of Registrant" and is incorporated herein by reference.

During the fourth quarter 2007, we made no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the board of directors, as described in our most recent proxy statement.

Our Code of Ethics applies to all of our officers, directors and employees, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and meets the requirements of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will disclose any amendments to, and any waivers from a provision of, our Code of Ethics on a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will provide, free of charge, a copy of our Code of Ethics to any person who requests a copy. To request a copy of our Code of Ethics, write to us at:

MOCON, Inc.
7500 Boone Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428
Attention: Chief Financial Officer

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required under Item 11 of this report is to be contained under the headings "Director Compensation," "Executive Compensation," "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Compensation Committee Report" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our next annual meeting of shareholders, which involves the election of directors and is incorporated herein by reference, or, if such proxy statement is not filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, such information will be filed as part of an amendment to this report not later than the end of the 120-day period.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required under Item 12 of this report is to be contained under the headings "Principal Shareholders and Beneficial Ownership of Management" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our next annual meeting of shareholders, which involves the election of directors and is incorporated herein by reference, or, if such proxy statement is not filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, such information will be filed as part of an amendment to this report not later than the end of the 120-day period.

The following table summarizes outstanding options under our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2007. Our only equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2007 were the

MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, the MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan and the MOCON, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan. The MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan and the MOCON, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan have terminated with respect to future grants. Options and other stock incentive awards to be granted in the future under the MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan are within the discretion of our Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors and therefore cannot be ascertained at this time.

Plan Category		Number of Securities to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights	Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in First Column)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		856,437	$	8.73	313,300
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders holders		—		—	—

	Total	856,437	$	8.73	313,300

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required under Item 13 of this report is to be contained under the heading "Related Party Relationships and Transactions" and "Corporate Governance—Director Independence" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our next annual meeting of shareholders, which involves the election of directors and is incorporated herein by reference, or, if such proxy statement is not filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, such information will be filed as part of an amendment to this report not later than the end of the 120-day period.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required under Item 14 of this report is to be contained under the headings "Proposal Two—Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other Fees" and "Proposal Two—Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our next annual meeting of shareholders, which involves the election of directors and is incorporated herein by reference, or, if such proxy statement is not filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, such information will be filed as part of an amendment to this report not later than the end of the 120-day period.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a): 1. Financial Statements

The following consolidated financial statements of MOCON, Inc. and its subsidiaries are included herein:

		Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006		F-2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005		F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005		F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005		F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		F-6

2.: Financial Statement Schedule

The following financial statement schedule is included herein and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements referred to above:

Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

S-1

3.: Exhibits

The exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed in the Exhibit Index.

A copy of any of the exhibits listed or referred to above will be furnished at a reasonable cost to any person who was a shareholder of MOCON as of March 18, 2008, upon receipt from any such person of a written request for any such exhibit. Such request should be sent to MOCON, Inc., 7500 Boone Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428; Attn: Shareholder Information.

The following is a list of each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K pursuant to Item 15(a):

A.: MOCON, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 000-09273)).
B.: MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended, (incorporated by reference to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF-14A filed on April 9, 2002 (File No. 000-09273)).
C.: Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)).
D.: Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Non-Employee Directors and Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)).

E.: MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)).
F.: Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)).
G.: Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Non-Employee Directors and Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)).
H.: Form of Executive Severance Agreement (filed herewith).
I.: 2003 Compensation Committee resolution setting forth the MOCON Incentive Pay Plan for 2003 and subsequent years (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 (File No. 000-09273)).
J.: Description of Non-Employee Director Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)).
K.: Description of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements (filed herewith).
L.: Description of Executive Officer Compensation Arrangements (filed herewith).
(b): Exhibits

The exhibits to this annual report on Form 10-K are listed in the Exhibit Index.

(c): Financial Statement Schedule

See Item 15(a)(2) above for the financial statement schedule filed herewith.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
MOCON, Inc.:

Under date of March 31, 2008, we reported on the consolidated balance sheets of MOCON, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, as contained in this annual report on Form 10-K for the year 2007. In connection with our audits of the aforementioned consolidated financial statements, we also audited the related consolidated financial statement schedule. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement schedule based on our audits.

In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R),"Share-Based Payment," on January 1, 2006.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 31, 2008

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 31, 2008	MOCON, INC.
	By:	/s/ ROBERT L. DEMOREST Robert L. Demorest,Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
	By:	/s/ DARRELL B. LEE Darrell B. Lee,Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (principal financial and accounting officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated and on March 31, 2008.

		Signature and Title
		/s/ ROBERT L. DEMOREST Robert L. Demorest, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
		/s/ DEAN B. CHENOWETH Dean B. Chenoweth, Director
		/s/ DONALD N. DEMORETT Donald N. DeMorett, Director
		/s/ J. LEONARD FRAME J. Leonard Frame, Director
		/s/ ROBERT F. GALLAGHER Robert F. Gallagher, Director
		/s/ DANIEL W. MAYER Daniel W. Mayer, Director
		/s/ RONALD A. MEYER Ronald A. Meyer, Director
		/s/ RICHARD A. PROULX Richard A. Proulx, Director
		/s/ TOM C. THOMAS Tom C. Thomas, Director

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

Table of Contents

		Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets		F-2
Consolidated Statements of Income		F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income		F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		F-6

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
MOCON, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MOCON, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MOCON, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R),"Share-Based Payment," on January 1, 2006.

		/s/ KPMG LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota March 31, 2008

F-1

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2007 and 2006

			2007		2006
Assets
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	5,207,105	$	3,549,042
	Marketable securities, current			7,028,812		8,710,390
	Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $125,797 in 2007 and $179,861 in 2006			4,291,224		4,384,808
	Other receivables			186,273		166,697
	Inventories			3,965,446		3,619,644
	Prepaid expenses			335,104		251,953
	Deferred income taxes			291,943		340,125

		Total current assets		21,305,907		21,022,659

Marketable securities, noncurrent				2,788,964		377,118
Property, plant, and equipment, net				1,583,387		1,556,984
Other assets:
	Goodwill			3,096,317		3,096,317
	Technology rights and other intangibles, net			572,675		624,917
	Deferred income taxes			252,729		27,243
	Other			73,518		172,008

		Total other assets		3,995,239		3,920,485

		Total assets	$	29,673,497	$	26,877,246

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable		$	1,591,306	$	1,688,846
	Accrued compensation and vacation			1,340,500		1,286,316
	Earnout payable			—		574,568
	Other accrued expenses			304,750		320,797
	Accrued product warranties			201,373		246,737
	Accrued income taxes			68,670		289,895
	Dividends payable			442,244		410,196

		Total current liabilities		3,948,843		4,817,355
Obligations to former employees				60,387		99,918
Accrued income taxes				279,000		—

		Total noncurrent liabilities		339,387		99,918

		Total liabilities		4,288,230		4,917,273

Commitments and contingencies (note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
	Capital stock—undesignated—authorized 3,000,000 shares			—		—
	Common stock—$0.10 par value. Authorized 22,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,528,051 shares in 2007 and 5,469,275 shares in 2006			552,805		546,928
	Capital in excess of par value			2,127,183		1,218,115
	Retained earnings			22,106,178		20,036,869
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			599,101		158,061

		Total stockholders' equity		25,385,267		21,959,973

		Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	29,673,497	$	26,877,246

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-2

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

			2007		2006		2005
Sales:
	Products		$	25,659,362	$	24,464,091	$	22,876,304
	Consulting services			1,737,220		1,825,884		1,705,296

		Total sales		27,396,582		26,289,975		24,581,600

Cost of sales:
	Products			10,398,764		10,181,366		9,857,885
	Consulting services			985,879		969,988		930,765

		Total cost of sales		11,384,643		11,151,354		10,788,650

		Gross profit		16,011,939		15,138,621		13,792,950
Selling, general and administrative expenses				8,643,735		7,735,524		7,962,804
Research and development expenses				2,030,157		1,942,786		1,765,662

		Operating income		5,338,047		5,460,311		4,064,484
Other income, net				580,274		396,215		292,625

		Income before income taxes		5,918,321		5,856,526		4,357,109
Income taxes				2,113,000		1,968,225		1,334,627

		Income from continuing operations		3,805,321		3,888,301		3,022,482
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax				—		22,225		(107,213	)

		Net income	$	3,805,321	$	3,910,526	$	2,915,269

Basic net income per common share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.69	$	0.72	$	0.56
	Loss from discontinued operations			—		—		(0.02	)

Basic net income per common share			$	0.69	$	0.72	$	0.54

	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding:			5,500,767		5,429,511		5,370,335

Diluted net income per common share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.67	$	0.71	$	0.55
	Loss from discontinued operations			—		—		(0.02	)

		Diluted net income per common share	$	0.67	$	0.71	$	0.53

	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding:			5,682,562		5,525,483		5,534,280

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-3

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income

Years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

		Common stock					Capital in						Accumulated other
		Number of shares		Amount			excess of par value			Retained earnings			comprehensive income (loss)			Total
Balance, December 31, 2004		5,338,489		$	533,849		$	199,705		$	16,377,709		$	89,283		$	17,200,546
	Stock options exercised	70,404			7,040			443,496			—			—			450,536
	Purchase and retirement of common stock	(5,320	)		(532	)		(50,405	)		—			—			(50,937	)
	Dividends declared ($0.285 per share)	—			—			—			(1,533,858	)		—			(1,533,858	)
	Net income	—			—			—			2,915,269			—			2,915,269
	Cumulative translation adjustment	—			—			—			—			(178,566	)		(178,566	)
	Adjustment for unrealized loss on marketable equity securities	—			—			—			—			(4,372	)		(4,372	)

	Comprehensive income																2,732,331

Balance, December 31, 2005		5,403,573			540,357			592,796			17,759,120			(93,655	)		18,798,618
	Stock options exercised	118,775			11,878			826,066			—			—			837,944
	Purchase and retirement of common stock	(53,073	)		(5,307	)		(469,881	)		—			—			(475,188	)
	Dividends declared ($0.30 per share)	—			—			—			(1,632,777	)		—			(1,632,777	)
	Stock compensation expense	—			—			187,553			—						187,553
	Tax benefit on stock plans	—			—			81,581			—			—			81,581
	Net income	—			—						3,910,526			—			3,910,526
	Cumulative translation adjustment	—			—			—			—			246,061			246,061
	Adjustment for unrealized gain on marketable equity securities	—			—			—			—			5,655			5,655

	Comprehensive income																4,162,242

Balance, December 31, 2006		5,469,275			546,928			1,218,115			20,036,869			158,061			21,959,973
	Stock options exercised	58,776			5,877			455,497			—			—			461,374
	Dividends declared ($0.315 per share)	—			—			—			(1,736,012	)		—			(1,736,012	)
	Stock compensation expense	—			—			393,153			—			—			393,153
	Tax benefit on stock plans	—			—			60,418			—			—			60,418
	Net income	—			—			—			3,805,321			—			3,805,321
	Cumulative translation adjustment	—			—			—			—			414,281			414,281
	Adjustment for unrealized gain on marketable equity securities	—			—			—			—			26,759			26,759

	Comprehensive income																4,246,361

Balance, December 31, 2007		5,528,051		$	552,805		$	2,127,183		$	22,106,178		$	599,101		$	25,385,267

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-4

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

					2007			2006			2005
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income				$	3,805,321		$	3,910,526		$	2,915,269
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
		(Gain) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				—			(22,225	)		107,213
		Share-based compensation expense				393,153			187,553			—
		Loss (gain) on disposition of long-term assets				26,009			(147,457	)		(23,408	)
		Depreciation and amortization				576,059			733,183			914,503
		Deferred income taxes				116,696			23,228			(187,096	)
		Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans				(60,418	)		(81,581	)		—
		Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of divestitures in 2006 and 2005:
			Trade accounts receivable			226,148			(149,279	)		(63,932	)
			Other receivables			(18,182	)		(41,033	)		(80,144	)
			Inventories			(289,435	)		331,593			(339,529	)
			Prepaid expenses			(82,246	)		61,798			46,540
			Accounts payable			(167,013	)		142,671			(27,841	)
			Accrued compensation and vacation			(18,891	)		276,279			(6,236	)
			Other accrued expenses			(19,674	)		(126,826	)		(65,708	)
			Accrued product warranties			(50,945	)		(53,748	)		(16,813	)
			Accrued income taxes			(202,180	)		(87,864	)		43,927

				Net cash provided by operating activities		4,234,402			4,956,818			3,216,745

Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of marketable securities					(9,822,218	)		(9,512,296	)		(6,769,402	)
	Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities					9,118,709			6,562,489			5,672,824
	Cash paid for acquisitions					(574,568	)		(433,339	)		(549,257	)
	Proceeds from sale of subsidiary					—			478,721			—
	Purchases of property, plant and equipment					(436,527	)		(462,324	)		(232,360	)
	Proceeds from sale of fixed assets					9,595			139,534			93,012
	Purchases of patents and trademarks					(136,065	)		(99,291	)		(59,254	)
	Other					98,490			(6,871	)		(21,334	)

				Net cash used in investing activities		(1,742,584	)		(3,333,377	)		(1,865,771	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options					461,374			725,881			399,599
	Purchases and retirement of common stock					—			(363,125	)		—
	Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans					60,418			81,581			—
	Dividends paid					(1,703,965	)		(1,627,849	)		(1,502,284	)

				Net cash used in financing activities		(1,182,173	)		(1,183,512	)		(1,102,685	)

Discontinued operations:
	Net cash provided by operating activities					—			—			114,580
	Net cash provided by investing activities					—			22,225			—

				Net cash provided by discontinued operations		—			22,225			114,580

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents						348,418			197,565			(122,425	)
				Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		1,658,063			659,719			240,444
Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of year					3,549,042			2,889,323			2,648,879

	End of year				$	5,207,105		$	3,549,042		$	2,889,323

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
	Cash paid during the year for income taxes				$	2,208,601		$	2,038,775		$	1,419,415
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
	Dividends accrued				$	442,244		$	410,196		$	405,268
	Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities					26,759			5,655			(4,372	)
	Noncash purchase and retirement of common stock					—			112,063			50,937
	Noncash exercise of stock options					—			112,063			50,937

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-5

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

MOCON, Inc. (the Company) operates in a single industry segment: the developing, manufacturing and marketing of measurement, analytical, monitoring and consulting products for customers in the barrier packaging, food, pharmaceutical, consumer products, industrial hygiene, air quality monitoring, oil and gas exploration and other industries throughout the world. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.

(a): Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

(b): Foreign Currency Translation

The financial statements for operations outside the United States are maintained in their local currency. All assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign subsidiary are translated to United States dollars at period-end exchange rates, while revenue and expense accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the period transactions occurred. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates are included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in stockholders' equity. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in other income or loss.

(c): Statements of Cash Flows

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Cash equivalents consist of short-term investments which are readily convertible to cash.

(d): Marketable Securities

Marketable securities at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consist of United States government obligations, municipal bonds and certificates of deposit. The Company classifies its debt and marketable equity securities as available-for-sale.

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from income and are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity until realized.

A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to income resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security.

Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related available-for-sale security as an adjustment to yield. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses for securities classified as available-for-sale are included in income and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.

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MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(e): Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, and market represents the lower of replacement cost or estimated net realizable value.

(f): Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation and amortization are typically computed using the straight-line method. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in income for the period. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to income as incurred and significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

(g): Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Software Development Costs

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired. Pursuant to the provisions of FASB Statement No. 142 (SFAS 142),Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 142. SFAS 142 also requires that intangible assets with estimable useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with FASB Statement No. 144,Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.

Intangible assets consist of technology rights, patents, trademarks and other intangibles. Technology rights, patents, trademarks and other intangibles are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Costs incurred in connection with applications for new patents are deferred until a final determination, with respect to the application, is made by appropriate regulatory agencies. Costs of patents abandoned are charged to income in the period of abandonment. Technology rights costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 7 to 10 years. Patent costs are amortized over the lesser of 17 years or their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Trademarks are amortized over five years.

The costs of software development, including significant product enhancements, incurred subsequent to establishing technological feasibility are capitalized in accordance with SFAS No. 86,Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed. Costs incurred prior to establishment of technological feasibility are charged to research and development expense.

(h): Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of

The Company reviews its long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be

F-7

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

(i): Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(j): Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset-and-liability method for computing its deferred taxes. Under the asset-and-liability method, deferred taxes are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense represents the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year.

(k): Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company's financial instruments are recorded in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair values of investments in marketable securities are based on quoted market prices and are summarized in Note 2.

(l): Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104),Revenue Recognition, the Company considers revenue realized or realizable when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been shipped or the services have been provided to the customer, title and risk of loss of products has passed to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company's terms are F.O.B. shipping point with no right of return, and customer acceptance of its products is not required. The revenue recognition policy does not differ among the various product lines, the marketing venues, or various geographic destinations. The Company does not have distributors who stock its equipment. The Company does not offer rebates, price protection, or other similar incentives, and discounts when offered are recorded as a reduction in revenue.

Revenue for preventive maintenance agreements is recognized on a per visit basis and extended warranties on a straight-line basis over the life of the contracts, in accordance with FASB Technical Bulletin No. 90-1,Accounting for Separately Priced Extended Warranty and Product Maintenance Contracts.

F-8

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 00-21,Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables, provides revenue recognition guidance for arrangements with multiple deliverables, and the criteria to determine if items in a multiple deliverable agreement should be accounted for separately. The elements of the Company's sales transactions are clearly and separately stated and sufficient evidence of their fair value exists to separately account for the elements.

(m): Advertising Costs

The Company incurs advertising costs associated with trade shows, print advertising and brochures. Such costs are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $353,000, $458,000 and $480,000 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(n): Research and Development Costs

The Company complies with SFAS No. 2,Accounting for Research and Development Costs. Research and development expenditures relate to hardware and software development and enhancements to existing products. All such costs are expensed as incurred.

(o): Net Income Per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year.

(p): Stock-Based Compensation

In December 2004 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R),Share Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)). SFAS 123(R) is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends SFAS 95,Statement of Cash Flows, and its related implementation guidance. SFAS 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services through share-based payment transactions. SFAS 123(R) requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for the award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award at the date of grant. The cost is to be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. SFAS 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as prescribed under the prior accounting rules. This requirement reduces net operating cash flows and increases net financing cash flows in periods after adoption. Total cash flow remains unchanged from what would have been reported under prior accounting rules.

The Company implemented the provisions of SFAS 123(R) effective January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective method, and therefore has not restated prior periods' results. Under this method, the Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for all stock-based awards granted on or after January 1, 2006, and for previously granted awards not yet vested as of January 1, 2006. Under the provisions of SFAS 123(R), the company

F-9

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

recognizes stock-based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate, resulting in the recognition of compensation cost for only those shares expected to vest. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company followed the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25 to account for the issuance of stock incentives to employees and directors. Accordingly, no compensation expense was recognized relating to stock-based awards prior to January 1, 2006. Results of operations for periods prior to 2006 have not been restated to reflect recognition of stock-based compensation expense.

(q): Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157,Fair Value Measurement (SFAS 157). The standard provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. The statement is effective for the Company beginning in 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement 115 (SFAS 159). This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is effective for the Company beginning in 2008. The Company currently does not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations (SFAS 141(R). SFAS 141(R) retains the fundamental requirements of the original pronouncement requiring that the purchase method be used for all business combinations. SFAS 141(R) defines the acquirer as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in the business combination, establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control and requires the acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest at their fair values as of the acquisition date. SFAS 141(R) also requires that acquisition-related costs be recognized separately from the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) is effective for the Company beginning in 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS 141(R) on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Consolidated net income should include the net income for both the parent and the noncontrolling interest with disclosure of both amounts on the consolidated statement of income. The calculation of earnings per share will continue to be based on income amounts attributable to the parent. SFAS 160 is effective for the Company beginning in 2009. The Company currently does not have any subsidiaries in which it

F-10

MOCON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

holds a noncontrolling interest and, therefore, believes this pronouncement will have no impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 110 (SAB 110) to amend the SEC's views discussed in Staff Accounting Bulletin 107 (SAB 107) and extend the use of the simplified method in developing an estimate of expected life of share options in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R). SAB 110 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2008. The Company currently does not expect the adoption of SAB 110 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) 157-1,Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Its Related Interpretive Accounting Pronouncements That Address Leasing Transactions, and FSP FAS 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. FSP FAS 157-1 removes leasing from the scope of SFAS 157,Fair Value Measurements. FSP FAS 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 from 2008 to 2009 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). See SFAS 157 discussion above.

(r): Prior Period Revisions

Certain prior period amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006 have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. Net cash provided by operating activities previously reported in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2005, has increased by $223,432 to $3,216,745, and net cash used in investing activities has increased by $223,432 to $1,865,771. Net cash provided by operating activities previously reported in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2006, has decreased by $21,379 to $4,956,818, and net cash used in investing activities has decreased by $21,379 to $3,333,377. These revisions have been made to correct errors in the classification of certain annual earnout payments made in 2005 and 2006 in connection with an acquisition completed in January 2004. The amounts were previously reported as a component of cash flow from operations rather than cash flow from investing activities. These corrections have no effect on the Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Income for any prior periods involved.

In addition, the following changes in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006 were made. Other income was reduced by $45,522 for the year ended December 31, 2005, and reclassified as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses by the same amount. Other income was reduced by $153,382 for the year ended December 31, 2006, and reclassified as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses of $140,695 and a reduction in cost of sales (products) of $12,687. These reclassifications were due to the improper recording of the gains realized from the sale of a subsidiary and certain fixed assets, and had no impact on net income.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(2) Marketable Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses, and fair value for available-for-sale securities by major security type at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

		2007
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Holding Gains		Gross Unrealized Holding Losses			Fair Value
Available for sale:
	Municipal bonds	$	9,177,519	$	26,248	$	(991	)	$	9,202,776
	Certificates of deposit		614,974		26		—			615,000

		$	9,792,493	$	26,274	$	(991	)	$	9,817,776

		2006
		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Holding Gains		Gross Unrealized Holding Losses			Fair Value
Available for sale:
	Municipal bonds	$	4,115,512	$	437	$	(1,851	)	$	4,114,098
	Certificates of deposit		4,773,472		119		(81	)		4,773,510
	Government bonds		200,000		—		(100	)		199,900

		$	9,088,984	$	556	$	(2,032	)	$	9,087,508

There were no gross realized gains or losses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

Maturities of investment securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

		2007				2006
		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Available for sale:
	Due within one year	$	7,014,458	$	7,028,812	$	8,711,746	$	8,710,390
	Due after one year		2,778,035		2,788,964		377,238		377,118

		$	9,792,493	$	9,817,776	$	9,088,984	$	9,087,508

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(3) Inventories

The major components of inventories at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

	2007		2006
Finished products	$	687,979	$	526,918
Work-in-process		1,391,620		1,261,119
Raw materials		1,885,847		1,831,607

	$	3,965,446	$	3,619,644

(4) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of the following:

		2007			2006			Estimated useful lives
Land		$	200,000		$	200,000		—
Buildings			445,833			445,833		27 years
Machinery and equipment			3,289,146			3,427,430		3 to 10 years
Office equipment			1,021,117			1,116,501		2 to 15 years
Leasehold improvements			655,153			655,254		1 to 5 years
Vehicles			262,449			208,662		3 to 5 years

	Total property, plant and equipment		5,873,698			6,053,680
Less accumulated depreciation			(4,290,311	)		(4,496,696	)

	Net property, plant and equipment	$	1,583,387		$	1,556,984

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment charged to income was $420,606, $397,017 and $486,495 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(5) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, goodwill amounted to $3,096,317, which includes the addition in 2006 of $454,718 for an earnout payment related to the acquisition of Paul Lippke Handels-GmbH. The Company completed its annual impairment tests during the fourth quarters of 2007 and 2006 and determined there was no impairment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(5) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Continued)

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets (all of which are being amortized except projects in process) are as follows:

	As of December 31, 2007
	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Patents	$	790,269	$	(328,883	)	$	461,386
Trademarks and trade names		418,101		(306,812	)		111,289
Technology rights		184,008		(184,008	)		—
Other intangibles		698,596		(698,596	)		—

	$	2,090,974	$	(1,518,299	)	$	572,675

	As of December 31, 2006
	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Patents	$	710,549	$	(289,430	)	$	421,119
Trademarks and trade names		397,338		(233,993	)		163,345
Technology rights		184,008		(173,055	)		10,953
Other intangibles		698,596		(669,096	)		29,500

	$	1,990,491	$	(1,365,574	)	$	624,917

Amortization expense was $155,453, $276,717 and $292,486 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal years 2008 to 2012 and thereafter is $110,319, $41,896, $34,368, $20,786, $15,886 and $83,772, respectively.

(6) Warranty

The Company provides a warranty for most of its products. Warranties are for periods ranging from ninety days to one year, and cover parts and labor for non-maintenance repairs, at the Company location. Operator abuse, improper use, alteration, damage resulting from accident, or failure to follow manufacturer's directions are excluded from warranty coverage.

Warranty expense is accrued at the time of sale based on historical claims experience. Warranty reserves are also accrued for special rework campaigns for known major product modifications. The Company also offers extended warranty service contracts for select products when the factory warranty period expires.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(6) Warranty (Continued)

Warranty provisions and claims for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:

Description		Balance at Beginning of Year		Warranty Provisions	Warranty Claims	Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 31, 2005:
	Allowance for product warranties	$	352,634	318,635	344,254	327,015
Year ended December 31, 2006:
	Allowance for product warranties	$	327,015	266,706	346,984	246,737
Year ended December 31, 2007:
	Allowance for product warranties	$	246,737	354,383	399,747	201,373

(7) Commitments and Contingencies

(a): Leases

The Company leases its facilities and certain equipment pursuant to operating leases. The facility leases expire at various times through June 2010 and require the Company to pay operating costs, including real estate taxes. The Company is committed to the signing of a long term lease in 2008 for a new facility which is being constructed in Germany. The lease signing is contingent upon the facility being completed on a timely basis and meeting the Company's specifications.

Rental expense, including charges for operating costs, was $421,840, $386,077 and $382,765 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments, excluding charges for operating costs, for operating leases as of December 31, 2007:

Year Ending December 31:
2008	$	371,745
2009		309,367
2010		145,203
2011		—
2012 and thereafter		—

	$	826,315

(b): Executive Severance Agreements

The Company is a party to a severance agreement with four of its executive officers which provides for the payment to the executive of a lump sum amount upon the occurrence of certain termination events. The payment could amount to one or two times the executive's current annual salary depending on the reason for termination.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(7) Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

(c): Inventory Purchase Obligations

At December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $1.8 million of purchase order commitments to suppliers of the Company for delivery of inventory primarily during 2008.

(8) Income Taxes

The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48) on January 1, 2007, and upon adoption did not need to recognize an adjustment in the previously recorded liability for unrecognized income tax benefits. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2007	$	199,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		21,000

Balance at December 31, 2007	$	220,000

Included in the balance of total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007 are potential benefits of $157,000 that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations. The difference between this amount and the corresponding amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits related primarily to the deferred federal benefit for state income tax related amounts.

The Company does not anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly in the next twelve months.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Total accrued interest and penalties amounted to $90,000 and $55,000 on a gross basis, at January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and are excluded from the reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits presented above.

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, several state jurisdictions, and Germany. With limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by taxing authorities for taxable years before 2004.

Income from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows:

			2007		2006		2005
Income before income taxes:
	Domestic		$	4,580,000	$	4,288,000	$	3,283,000
	Foreign			1,338,000		1,569,000		1,074,000

		Total	$	5,918,000	$	5,857,000	$	4,357,000

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(8) Income Taxes (Continued)

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

			2007			2006			2005
Current tax expense:
	Federal		$	1,383,000		$	1,131,000		$	909,000
	State			178,000			137,000			147,000
	Foreign			570,000			677,000			466,000

		Total current expense		2,131,000			1,945,000			1,522,000

Deferred tax expense:
	Federal			33,000			86,000			(124,000	)
	State			4,000			10,000			(10,000	)
	Foreign			(55,000	)		(73,000	)		(53,000	)

		Total deferred expense (benefit)		(18,000	)		23,000			(187,000	)

		Provision for income taxes	$	2,113,000		$	1,968,000		$	1,335,000

The effective income tax rate varies from the federal statutory tax rate for the following reasons:

			Percentage of pretax income for years ended December 31,
			2007		2006		2005
Tax at statutory federal income tax rate			34.0	%	34.0	%	34.0	%
Increases (reductions) in taxes resulting from:
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		2.0		1.7		2.0
	Sale of stock of subsidiary		—		(4.3	)	—
	Change in valuation allowance		—		4.1		—
	Export incentives		—		(1.4	)	(2.1	)
	Domestic manufacturing deduction		(1.7	)	(0.6	)	(0.8	)
	Effect of foreign operations		1.0		1.2		1.1
	Tax-exempt interest		(0.9	)	(0.4	)	(0.4	)
	Reduction of tax contingency accrual		—		(0.9	)	(3.6	)
	Stock option compensation		1.4		0.9		—
	Other		(0.1	)	(0.7	)	0.4

		Effective income tax rate	35.7	%	33.6	%	30.6	%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(8) Income Taxes (Continued)

The tax effect of significant temporary differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

			2007			2006
Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	41,000		$	61,000
	Inventory items			219,000			240,000
	Reserves and accruals			246,000			205,000
	Capital loss carryforward			324,000			324,000
	Intangibles			—			63,000
	Other			85,000			—

		Subtotal		915,000			893,000
Less: Valuation allowance				(324,000	)		(324,000	)

		Total deferred tax assets		591,000			569,000

Deferred tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets			(20,000	)		(140,000	)
	Other			(26,000	)		(61,000	)

		Total deferred tax liabilities		(46,000	)		(201,000	)

		Net deferred tax asset	$	545,000		$	368,000

As of December 31, 2007, the Company has determined that establishing a valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets is required since it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of $324,000 from the capital loss carryforward related to the sale of Lab Connections will not be realized through future taxable income. However, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the remainder of its deferred tax assets at December 31, 2007 will be realized either through future taxable income or net operating loss carry-backs.

As of December 31, 2007, there were approximately $3,600,000 of accumulated undistributed earnings of subsidiaries outside the United States that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. No deferred tax liability has been provided on such earnings. If they were remitted to the Company, applicable U.S. federal and foreign withholding taxes would be partially offset by available foreign tax credits.

(9) Stock-Based Compensation

As of December 31, 2007, the Company has reserved 313,300 shares of common stock for options and other stock-based incentive awards that are still available for grant under the Company's 2006 stock incentive plan, and 856,437 shares for options that have been granted under either the Company's 2006 stock incentive plan, 1998 stock option plan or 1992 stock option plan but have not yet been exercised.

Under the Company's stock-based incentive plans, option exercise prices are 100% of the market value of the common stock at the date of grant, except for incentive options granted under the 1992,

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(9) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

1998 and 2006 plans to persons owning more than 10% of the Company's stock, in which case the option price is 110% of the market value, and nonqualified options granted under the 1992, 1998 and 2006 plans, which may be granted at option prices no less than 25% of the market value. Exercise periods are generally for seven to ten years. Certain of the plans allow for the granting of nonqualified stock options. Upon the exercise of these nonqualified options, the Company may realize a compensation deduction allowable for income tax purposes. The after-tax effect of these tax deductions is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as an addition to capital in excess of par value.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the Company's previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25).

The Company adopted the modified prospective transition method of applying SFAS 123(R) which required the application of the standard as of January 1, 2006. As a result, as of December 31, 2006, the Company's results of operations reflected compensation expense for new stock options granted and vested during 2006 and the unvested portion of previous stock option grants that became vested during the year ended 2006. The Company's consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS 123(R). Therefore, the results for 2006 and 2007 are not directly comparable to the prior periods.

SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. Share-based compensation expense recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income for 2006 and 2007 included compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006. This compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). Compensation expense for the share-based payment awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Share-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for 2006 and 2007 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, and therefore it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ materially from those estimates.

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with the provisions and related interpretations of APB 25, using the intrinsic-value method. Under the guidelines of APB 25, compensation cost for share-based employee compensation plans was recognized based on the difference, if any, between the quoted market price of the stock on the date of grant and the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. The Company had adopted the disclosure-only provisions for employee share-based compensation, and therefore, had not recorded compensation cost in its financial statements. Had compensation cost for

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(9) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

share-based compensation been determined consistent with SFAS 123(R), net income and net income per share would have been adjusted to the following pro forma amounts:

			Year Ended December 31, 2005
Net income—as reported			$	2,915,269
Deduct: Total share-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects				(141,097	)

		Net income—pro forma	$	2,774,172

Net income per common share—as reported:
	Basic		$	0.54
	Diluted		$	0.53
Net income per common share—pro forma:
	Basic		$	0.52
	Diluted		$	0.50

Share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements under SFAS 123(R) for 2007 and 2006 was as shown below:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2007			2006
Total cost of share-based compensation	$	393,153		$	187,553
Amount capitalized in inventory and property and equipment		—			—

Amounts charged against income, before income taxes		393,153			187,553
Amount of income tax benefit recognized in earnings		(53,543	)		(13,515	)

Amount charged against net income	$	339,610		$	174,038

Share-based compensation expense was reflected in the statements of income for the years 2007 and 2006 as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2007			2006
Cost of sales	$	59,087		$	56,297
Selling, general and administrative expenses		276,161			107,150
Research and development expenses		57,905			24,106

Amounts charged against income, before income taxes		393,153			187,553
Tax benefit recognized in earnings		(53,543	)		(13,515	)

Amount charged against net income	$	339,610		$	174,038

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Black-Scholes). The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected price

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(9) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

volatility, expected option life and expected forfeiture rate. The Company based its estimate of expected volatility for awards granted in 2006 and 2007 on daily historical trading data of its common stock for a period equivalent to the expected term of the award. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option. The Company estimated the expected term consistent with historical exercise and cancellation activity of its previous share-based grants with a ten-year contractual term. Forfeitures were based on historical experience. The dividend yield is calculated based upon the dividend payments made during the prior four quarters as a percent of the average stock price for that period. The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted during 2007, 2006 and 2005 using the Black-Scholes model:

	2007		2006		2005
Dividend yield	2.6	%	3.1	%	3.0	%
Expected volatility	34	%	37	%	31	%
Risk-free interest rate	4.0	%	4.6	%	4.0	%
Expected lives (in years)	5.4		5.2		7.9

Information regarding the Company's stock option plans for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:

		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, December 31, 2004		838,439		7.46
	Granted	106,200		8.91
	Exercised	(70,404	)	6.40
	Canceled or expired	(23,786	)	8.43

Options outstanding, December 31, 2005		850,449		7.70	6.7
	Granted	154,200		12.00	10.0
	Exercised	(118,775	)	7.05
	Canceled or expired	(31,999	)	9.09

Options outstanding, December 31, 2006		853,875		8.52	6.6	$	3,359,907
	Granted	95,850		10.95	7.0
	Exercised	(58,776	)	7.85
	Canceled or expired	(34,512	)	11.26

Options outstanding, December 31, 2007		856,437		8.73	5.4	$	2,061,171

Options exercisable, December 31, 2007		670,895		8.13	5.0	$	1,989,080

The weighted average grant date fair value based on the Black-Scholes model for options granted in 2006 and 2007 was $3.34 and $3.02, respectively. The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $216,882, $290,942 and $220,836 during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(9) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

A summary of the status of the Company's unvested option shares as of December 31, 2007 is as follows:

		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2006		235,209		$	2.95
	Options granted	95,850			3.02
	Options cancelled	(15,787	)		2.91
	Options vested	(129,730	)		3.04

Unvested at December 31, 2007		185,542		$	2.93

As of December 31, 2007, there was $542,868 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation granted under the Company's plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. The total fair value of option shares vested during the years 2007 and 2006 was $394,818 and $187,576, respectively.

(10) Other Income

Other income, net for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006			2005
Interest income on short-term investments		$	565,441	$	412,882		$	209,217
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)			1,165		(19,152	)		80,691
Other			13,668		2,485			2,717

	Total other income	$	580,274	$	396,215		$	292,625

(11) Stockholders' Equity

On November 5, 2005 the Company's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2,000,000 in shares of the Company's common stock. As of December 31, 2007, there was $1,636,875 remaining in this authorization.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(12) Net Income per Common Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net income per common share—basic and net income per common share—diluted for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2007	2006	2005
Weighted shares of common stock outstanding—basic	5,500,767	5,429,511	5,370,335
Weighted shares of common stock assumed upon exercise of stock options	181,795	95,972	163,945

Weighted shares of common stock outstanding—diluted	5,682,562	5,525,483	5,534,280

Outstanding stock options totaling 140,850, 179,200 and 150,020 at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, have been excluded from the net income per common share calculations because the effect on net income per common share would not have been dilutive.

(13) Product Line, Geographical and Significant Customer Information

The Company operates in a single industry segment: the development, manufacturing and marketing of measurement, analytical, monitoring, and consulting products used to detect, measure and analyze gases and chemical compounds for customers in the barrier packaging, food, pharmaceutical and other industries throughout the world.

The following table summarizes total sales by product line for 2007, 2006 and 2005 respectively:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006		2005
Permeation products and services		$	14,428,823	$	14,604,579	$	13,711,970
Gas, headspace and other analyzer products			11,478,501		10,072,101		8,875,847
Other instruments and services			1,489,258		1,613,295		1,993,783

	Total sales	$	27,396,582	$	26,289,975	$	24,581,600

The following table summarizes total sales, based upon the country to which sales to external customers were made for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005. All of the Company's tangible long-lived

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(13) Product Line, Geographical and Significant Customer Information (Continued)

assets are located in the United States, except for an insignificant amount of property and equipment in Germany and China.

			Years Ended December 31,
			2007		2006		2005
Domestic sales			$	13,160,268	$	11,924,805	$	12,294,985
Foreign sales:
	Europe			6,595,075		7,360,019		5,802,034
	Asia			5,309,901		4,842,523		5,093,417
	Other			2,331,338		2,162,628		1,391,164

		Total foreign sales		14,236,314		14,365,170		12,286,615

		Total sales	$	27,396,582	$	26,289,975	$	24,581,600

The Company's products are marketed outside of North America through various independent representatives. One independent representative accounted for approximately 6%, 6% and 8% in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

No single customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company's consolidated revenues in any of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

(14) Savings and Retirement Plan

The Company has a 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan covering substantially all of its employees. The Company provides matching contributions in accordance with the plan. The Company's contributions to this plan in 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $85,145, $77,915 and $78,265, respectively.

(15) Discontinued Operations

In July 2005, the Company sold substantially all of the assets used in its discontinued Vaculok product line. As previously reported in the first quarter 2005, the decision had been made to cease production of Vaculok vacuum insulated panels and exit the product line.

Pursuant to the sale agreement, the Company received an up-front payment of $125,000, along with the right to receive additional amounts upon the occurrence of certain post-closing events. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain on disposal of approximately $69,000. When combined with additional operating expenses, this produced a pre-tax loss of approximately $169,000 for 2005 which is reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income. After tax, the total loss recognized from discontinued operations was approximately $107,000. The Company received an additional payment of $35,000 (approximately $22,000 after-tax) in 2006 related to the sale which is shown as a gain from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(16) Sale of Subsidiary

In February 2006, the Company sold all of the outstanding capital stock of Lab Connections, Inc. (LCI). Pursuant to the sale agreement, the Company received a cash payment of approximately

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(16) Sale of Subsidiary (Continued)

$517,000 in exchange for all the outstanding shares of LCI. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized an after-tax gain of approximately $92,000 in the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. As a result of the sale, the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement with the purchaser to be the exclusive supplier of sample preparation products previously made and sold by LCI.

Sales of sample preparation products were approximately $156,000, $47,000 and $505,000 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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EXHIBIT INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007

Exhibit No.	Exhibit	Method of Filing
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of MOCON, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)
3.2	Third Restated Bylaws of MOCON, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2007 (File No. 000-09273)
10.1	Office/Warehouse Lease, dated July 29, 1994, by and between MOCON, Inc. and DRESCO III, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 000-09273)
10.2	Lease Notification and Extension Agreement, dated June 6, 1997, by and between MOCON, Inc. and DRESCO III, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 000-09273)
10.3	Second Lease Notification and Extension Agreement, dated November 17, 1999, by and between MOCON, Inc. and Boone Associates LLC	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 000-09273)
10.4	MOCON, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 000-09273)
10.5	MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended	Incorporated by reference to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF-14A filed on April 9, 2002 (File No. 000-09273)
10.6	Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)

10.7	Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Non-Employee Directors and Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)
10.8	MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)
10.9	Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)
10.10	Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement between MOCON, Inc. and its Non-Employee Directors and Executive Officers under the MOCON, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)
10.11	Form of Executive Severance Agreement	Filed herewith
10.12	2003 Compensation Committee resolution setting forth the MOCON Incentive Pay Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 (File No. 000-09273)
10.13	Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2003 by and between Ahlström Capital Oy and MOCON, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)
10.14	Transfer Deed dated as of January 29, 2004 by and between Ahlström Capital Oy and MOCON, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)
10.15	Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 27, 2006, by and among Leap Technologies, Lab Connections, Inc. and MOCON, Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2006 (File No. 000-09273)
10.16	Description of Non-Employee Director Retirement Plan	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 000-09273)

10.17	Description of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements	Filed herewith
10.18	Description of Executive Officer Compensation Arrangements	Filed herewith
21.1	Subsidiaries of MOCON, Inc.	Filed herewith
23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	Filed herewith
31.1	Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Furnished herewith
31.2	Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Furnished herewith
32.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer)	Filed herewith
32.2	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer)	Filed herewith

Financial Statement Schedule:

II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in our consolidated financial statements or related notes.

Description		Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses	Deductions	Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 31, 2005:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns	$	222,040	30,668	60,262	192,446
Year ended December 31, 2006:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns	$	192,446	132,570	145,155	179,861
Year ended December 31, 2007:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns	$	179,861	23,209	77,273	125,797