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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Nov. 20, 2020 | Nov. 26, 2019 | Oct. 16, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019
Lease extended term (in years) |  |  |  | 5 years |  |
Assets under finance leases |  |  |  | $ 1,400 |  | $ 1,300
Accumulated amortization associated with finance leases |  |  |  | 776 |  | 571
Assets under operating leases |  |  |  | 2,500 |  | 2,100
Accumulated amortization associated with operating leases |  |  |  | $ 1,700 |  | $ 1,100
Myers Power Products, Inc. Modified Preliminary Injunction [Member] | Bond [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Damages sought |  | $ 12,000 |  |  |  |
Myers Power Products, Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Litigation expense |  |  |  |  | $ 1,200 |
Myers Power Products, Inc. [Member] | Settlement Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Settlement payment | $ 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 |  |  | $ 30 |  |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Remaining lease term (in years) |  |  |  | 6 years |  |

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