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Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, based on the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings	20 years
Machinery and equipment	10 years
Furniture and fixtures	10 years
Office equipment and software	5 years

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