CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 1,638	$ 243
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,233)	(3,627)
Total comprehensive loss	(595)	(3,384)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	25
Comprehensive loss attributable to Dynamic Materials Corporation	$ (595)	$ (3,409)