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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in VIE |  |  | 47.50% |
Assets of VIE | $ 4,700 |  | $ 4,700 |
Increase cost of sales from consolidation of the VIE | 200 |  | 600 |
Income tax benefit of VIE | 50 |  | 150 |
Equity method investment |  | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | $ 0
Executive Officers and Other Employees of DXP [Member] |  |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in VIE |  |  | 52.50% |
Property and Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Assets of VIE | $ 4,600 |  | $ 4,600 |

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