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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Aug. 17, 2011 shareholders
Rudd Lighting, Inc. [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Number of Shareholders, Executed Offer Letters for Continuing Employment | 2
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Ownership Interest | 80.00%
Limited Liability Company [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Interest Acquired | 20.00%
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Amount | 1.9
LSA, LLC [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Interest Acquired | 10.00%
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Amount | 0.9
Light Speed Aviation, LLC [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Interest Acquired | 10.00%
Related Party Transactions, Property Acquisition, Amount | 0.9

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