CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 7,587	$ 11,694	$ 12,441
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	2,237	2,796	(2,927)
Total comprehensive income	9,824	14,490	9,514
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	96	1	(119)
Comprehensive income attributable to Dynamic Materials Corporation	$ 9,728	$ 14,489	$ 9,633