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2. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |  |
Net sales attributed to New PE Holdco | $ 132,337,000 | $ 112,669,000 | $ 254,562,000 | $ 218,523,000
Net income (loss) attributed to New PE Holdco | $ 535,000 | $ (11,163,000) | $ (4,438,000) | $ (24,804,000)
Ownership percentage in New PE Holdco | 85.00% |  | 85.00% |

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