CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 3,611	$ 3,757	$ 7,308	$ 8,847
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	4,183	3,049	1,003	(207)
Total comprehensive income	7,794	6,806	8,311	8,640
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	55	6	96	13
Comprehensive income attributable to Dynamic Materials Corporation	$ 7,739	$ 6,800	$ 8,215	$ 8,627