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RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 873

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Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss. Presented as a component of cost of goods sold.

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