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Purchase of interest in Aerex Industries, Inc. (Details 3) - Aerex Industries Inc [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Revenues | $ 3,887,284
Gross profit | 796,450
Amortization of intangibles | (1,320,000)
Impairment loss | (1,750,000)
Net loss | $ (1,566,281)

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