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Basis of preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements (Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Buildings [Member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful lives of assets in Years | 10 to 65
Machinery and equipment [Member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful lives of assets in Years | 5 to 40
Transportation equipment [Member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful lives of assets in Years | 4
Furniture, mixtures and computer Equipment [Member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful lives of assets in Years | 3 to 10

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