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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Oct. 16, 2019 | Jan. 11, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Lease extended term (in years) |  |  |  | 10 years |
Assets under finance leases | $ 1,253 |  |  | $ 1,253 | $ 864
Accumulated amortization associated with finance leases | 571 |  |  | 571 | $ 343
Myers Power Products, Inc. Modified Preliminary Injunction [Member] | Bond [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Damages sought | $ 12,000 |  |  |  |
Myers Power Products, Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Litigation expense |  |  |  | $ 1,200 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Remaining lease term (in years) |  |  |  | 1 year |
Minimum [Member] | Myers Power Products, Inc. Ex Parte Application [Member] | Bond [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Damages sought |  | $ 20 |  |  |
Minimum [Member] | Myers Power Products, Inc. v. Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Custom Electrical Products, Corp., et al. [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Damages sought |  |  | $ 25 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Remaining lease term (in years) |  |  |  | 7 years |

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