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Investment In Affiliates | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Investment In Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Investment In Affiliates | ##### Note 11- Investment In Affiliates In July 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Safety Hi-Tech S.r.l. (“SHT”) and with the principals of Banini-Binotti Associates (“BB”). The joint venture created a new entity known as Hudson Technologies Europe, S.r.l. (“HTE”). As of December 31, 2013, the Company has divested itself of this joint venture. This divestiture did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations. In August 2012, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with SHT. T he joint venture has created a new entity known as Safety Hi-Tech USA, LLC (“USA”). The Company and SHT each own 50% of USA. USA’s purpose is to develop a business that provides fire suppression and suppressants throughout North America and Mexico. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has made an investment of $440,000. Operations of the joint venture through December 31, 2013, have been immaterial.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for investment in join venture. This includes an agreement between two or more companies to cooperate on a specific initiative. The joint venture may involve marketing a product, offering a service, or expanding into a new geographical territory. Securities (i.e. commodities and futures contracts). + References No definition available. + Details
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