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Nature of Operations (Narrative) (Details) - PCB [Member] $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Cash payment to be received for sale of discontinued operations | $ 32,000
Additional cash payment to be received for sale of discontinued operations | $ 3,000

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