CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest	$ (23,971)	$ 2,567	$ 6,551
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(13,869)	(22,612)	2,619
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(37,840)	(20,045)	9,170
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	96
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Dynamic Materials Corporation	$ (37,840)	$ (20,045)	$ 9,074