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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Property, plant and equipment useful lives) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Buildings and improvements | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 40 years
Manufacturing equipment | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 3 years
Manufacturing equipment | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 10 years
Other equipment | Minimum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 2 years
Other equipment | Maximum |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful life | 25 years

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