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Stock rights Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017 $ / shares
Stock rights [Abstract] |
Price of MFRI common stock with Right | $ 25
Days to wait after a person or group acquires 15% of common stock | 10 days
Change in control percentage | 15.00%
Redemption price per Right | $ 0.01
Expiration date of Right | Sep. 15, 2019

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