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Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Inventories [Abstract] |  |
Current materials and supplies to be consumed in production process or rendering services | $ 422,535 | $ 393,600
Cost of inventories recognised as expense during period | 80,930 | 88,174
Products In Progress | 108,909 | 104,295
Finished product | $ 176,561 | $ 204,686

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