SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	Mar. 31, 2013
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS We have evaluated subsequent events through the date the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. On April 16, 2013, DXP acquired the stock of National Process Equipment, Inc. ("NatPro"). DXP acquired NatPro to expand DXP's geographic presence in Canada and strengthen DXP's pump products and services offering. DXP paid approximately $3.5 million in DXP common stock and for $37.8 million in cash which was borrowed under our credit facility.

Tabular disclosure of significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, losses resulting from fire or flood, losses on receivables, significant realized and unrealized gains and losses that result from changes in quoted market prices of securities, declines in market prices of inventory, changes in authorized or issued debt (SEC), significant foreign exchange rate changes, substantial loans to insiders or affiliates, significant long-term investments, and substantial dividends not in the ordinary course of business.

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