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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 6) (Subsequent event, Shakespeare, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Oct. 06, 2014 item
Subsequent event | Shakespeare |
Subsequent Events |
Cash paid for acquisition | $ 48,000
Number of manufacturing locations operated | 2
Annual sales | $ 55,000

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