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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Percentage Net Sales Over Time | 10.00% |
Unbilled Contracts Receivable | $ 22,113 | $ 33,566
Advance Customer Payments [Member] |  |
Contract with customer liability | 14,920 | 16,040
Billings in Excess of Revenue Recognized [Member] |  |
Contract with customer liability | $ 21,396 | $ 16,274

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