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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Exclusion of stock issued in connection with acquisitions | $ 4.0 us-gaap_StockIssued1 | $ 3.6 us-gaap_StockIssued1 | $ 0.9 us-gaap_StockIssued1 |
Outstanding checks excluded from purchases of business |  |  |  | $ 36.7 dxpe_OutstandingChecksExcludedFromPurchasesOfBusiness

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