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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Allowance for doubtful account | $ 4,208 | $ 608
Major Customer Far East Region [Member] |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Allowance for doubtful account | $ 3,000 |

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