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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives | Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
| Years
Buildings and leasehold improvements | 7 - 39
Machinery and equipment | 3 - 17
Motor vehicles | 6 - 7
Office furniture and equipment | 3 - 17
Software | 3-5

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