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Long-term contracts (Costs Incurred on Contracts) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Long-Term Contracts Costs Incurred On Contracts Details |  |
Costs and estimated earnings incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ 1,977 | $ 1,822
Billings on uncompleted contracts | (2,063) | (1,908)
Net of costs and billings on uncompleted contracts | (86) | (86)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 12 | 70
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (98) | (156)
Net of costs and billings on uncompleted contracts | $ (86) | $ (86)

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