Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTIES
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC and Omega Refining
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC and Omega Refining [Member]
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC and Omega Refining [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Number of shares issued as part of acquisition
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulated amortization of financing costs
Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options granted - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options exercised - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding, ending - shares
Vested - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercisable - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Vested - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable - weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options granted - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Options granted - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)
The weighted average remaining contractual life for options granted.
Outstanding, ending - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Vested - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, beginning - grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options granted - grant date fair value
Options granted - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of option granted during the reporting period.
Options exercised - grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired - grant date fair value
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of options that expired during the reporting period .
Outstanding, ending - grant date fair value
Vested - grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Exercisable - grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Concentrations, Significant Customers, Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Concentrations, Significant Customers, Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Black Oil
Black Oil [Member]
Black Oil Member
Refining
Refining [Member]
Refining [Member]
Recovery
Recovery [Member]
Recovery [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Receivables
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Customer 1
Customer 1 [Member]
Major Customer 1 Member
Customer 2
Customer 2 [Member]
Major Customer 2 Member
Customer 3
Customer 3 [Member]
Major Customer 3 Member
Customer 4
Customer 4 [Member]
Major Customer 4 Member
Customer 5
Customer 5 [Member]
Major Customer 5 Member
Customer 6
Customer 6 [Member]
Customer 6 [Member]
Customer 7
Customer 7 [Member]
Customer 7 [Member]
Customer 8
Customer 8 [Member]
Customer 8 [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LINE OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Omega Holdings, LLC
Limited Liability Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes receivable - related party (Note 11)
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Financing receivable, stated interest rate
Financing Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Financing Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Stock Warrants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Warrants granted - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Warrants exercised - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures and Expirations
Outstanding, ending - shares
Vested - shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Exercisable - shares
WarrantsExercisableShares
The number of exercisable share warrants (fully vested and expected to vest) that may be converted as of the balance sheet date.
Outstanding, beginning - weighted average exercise price
OutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePriceWarrants
The weighted average exercise price for warrants outstanding.
Warrants granted - weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Warrants exercised - weighted average exercise price
Warrants exercised - Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, warrants, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price.
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - weighted average exercise price
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price of warrants that were either forfeited or expired.
Outstanding, ending - weighted average exercise price
Vested - weighted average exercise price
Vested - Weighted Average Exercise Price
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock warrants that are fully vested or expected to vest.
Exercisable - weighted average exercise price
WarrantsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price (at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance) for exercisable stock warrants that are fully vested or expected to vest.
Outstanding, beginning - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Granted, weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted During Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted During Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Outstanding, ending - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Vested - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
VestedWeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeInYears
Weighted average remaining contractual term for fully vested and expected to vest warrants outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Exercisable - weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
ExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeInYears
Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of warrants outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Outstanding, beginning - grant date fair value
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGrantDateFairValue
The total fair value of equity-based awards granted during the reporting period.
Warrants granted - grant date fair value
Warrants granted - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of equity awards granted during the reporting period.
Warrants exercised - grant date fair value
Warrants exercised - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of option exercised during the reporting period.
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - grant date fair value
Warrants cancelled/forfeited/expired - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of equity award cancelled, expired or forfeited during the reporting period.
Outstanding, ending - grant date fair value
Vested - grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Exercisable - grant date fair value
Exercisable - Grant Date Fair Value
The total fair value of equity awards exercisable during the reporting period.
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Bank of America
Bank of America [Member]
Bank of America [Member]
Goldman Sachs, USA
Goldman Sachs, USA [Member]
Goldman Sachs, USA [Member]
Pacific Western Bank
Pacific Western Bank [Member]
Pacific Western Bank [Member]
Various institutions
Various Institutions [Member]
Various Institutions [Member]
E-Source Holdings, LLC
E-Source Holdings, LLC [Member]
E-Source Holdings, LLC [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Revolving line of credit
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term loan
Secured Debt [Member]
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Notes payable
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Other notes payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Insurance premiums financed
Insurance Premium Financing [Member]
Insurance Premium Financing [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Loan Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Total Outstanding Debt Facilities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Omega Refining
Omega Refining [Member]
Omega Refining [Member]
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC [Member]
Heartland Group Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Vertex Energy, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic (in USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted (in USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Income from operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Vertex Energy, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Earnings (loss) per common share-Basic (in USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per common share-Diluted (in USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Vendor relationships
Vendor Relations [Member]
Vendor Relations [Member]
Tradename
Trade Names [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Finite-lived intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deposits
Bango secured note issued by vertex
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable
Technology
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles, Technology
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles, Technology
Non-compete agreements
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles, Non-Compete Agreements
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles, Non-Compete Agreements
Total identifiable net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Less liabilities assumed, including contingent consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Gain on purchase
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Purchase Gain
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Purchase Gain
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Equity [Abstract]
PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred Stock [Text Block]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Axis]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Axis]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Axis]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Domain]
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Domain]
[Domain] for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Contingent Payment Tier [Axis]
Tier One
Payment Tier One [Member]
Payment Tier One [Member]
Tier Two
Payment Tier Two [Member]
Payment Tier Two [Member]
Tier Three
Payment Tier Three [Member]
Payment Tier Three [Member]
Tier Four
Payment Tier Four [Member]
Payment Tier Four [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
EBITDA generated during earnout period
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization During Earnout Period
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization During Earnout Period
Contingent payment due
Contingent Consideration, Payment Due
Contingent Consideration, Payment Due
Contingent consideration, reduction percentage of capital expenditures incurred
Contingent Consideration, Reduction Percentage of Total Capital Expenditures Incurred
Contingent Consideration, Reduction Percentage of Total Capital Expenditures Incurred
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Customer relations
Vendor relations
Vendor relations
Vendor Relationships Member
H&H Oil Trademark/Trade name
Trademarks [Member]
TCEP Technology/Patent
Patents [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Options to purchase
Options to purchase
The number of options to purchase not included in earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.
Warrants to purchase
Warrants to purchase
The number of warrants to purchase not included in earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect.
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Office equipment
Office Equipment [Member]
Vehicles
Vehicles [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Fixed assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net fixed assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Refining & Marketing
Refining & Marketing [Member]
Refining and Marketing Member
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Net income (loss) from operations
Total Assets
Assets
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Vertex Refining NV, LLC
Vertex Refining Nevada [Member]
Vertex Refining Nevada [Member]
Omega Refining and Bango Refining
Omega Refining and Bango Refining [Member]
Omega Refining and Bango Refining [Member]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Omega Secured Note
Notes Receivable [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Preferred stock converted to common stock, shares
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
New shares as a result of stock conversion, in shares
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Number of consecutive trading days used to compute weighted-average closing price per share
Contingent Consideration, Number of Consecutive Trading Days Used to Compute Volume-Weighted Average Share Price
Contingent Consideration, Number of Consecutive Trading Days Used to Compute Volume-Weighted Average Share Price
Closing volume weighted-average price (in dollars per share)
Contingent Consideration, Closing Volume Weighted-Average Price
Contingent Consideration, Closing Volume Weighted-Average Price
Contingent consideration payment due from inventory true-up
Contingent Consideration, Inventory Adjustment Payable
Contingent Consideration, Inventory Adjustment Payable
Number of shares owed to acquiree as part of inventory true-up
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares due as Part of Inventory Adjustment
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares due as Part of Inventory Adjustment
Promissory note receivable
Financing Receivable, Net
Increase in principal amount of note receivable
Financing Receivable, Net, Increase
Financing Receivable, Net, Increase
Reduction in motor oil inventory deferral
Financing Receivable, Terms, Reduction in Motor Oil Inventory Deferral
Financing Receivable, Terms, Reduction in Motor Oil Inventory Deferral
Post-closing inventory adjustment period
Contingent Consideration, Inventory, Post-Closing Adjustment Period
Contingent Consideration, Inventory, Post-Closing Adjustment Period
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory tax on book income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Net operating loss utilization
Net operating loss utilization
The amount of net operating loss utilization increase in the period.
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Warrant Activity
Schedule of Stock warrant activity
The tabular disclosure for stock warrant activity.
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Option and Warrant Valuations
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
GOODWILL
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Supplier [Axis]
Supplier [Axis]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Supplier [Domain]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Supplier [Domain]
Supplier 1
Supplier 1 [Member]
Supplier 1 [Member]
Supplier 2
Supplier 2 [Member]
Supplier 2 [Member]
Supplier concentration risk
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Cost of goods
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
World Waste Technologies, Inc.
World Waste Technologies, Inc. [Member]
World Waste Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of suppliers exceeding disclosure benchmark
Number of Suppliers Exceeding Disclosure Benchmark
Number of Suppliers Exceeding Disclosure Benchmark
FDIC insurance amount (maximum)
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount
Net operating losses acquired as a result of a merger
Net operating losses acquired as a result of a merger
The amount of net operating losses acquired as a result of a merger.
NOL utilized
NOL utilized
The amount of net operating losses utilized by the company.
NOL remaining balance
NOL remaining balance
The remaining balance on a net operating loss carryforward.
Estimated net operating loss
NOL carry-forward
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Contingent Consideration
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION
CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION
The disclosure for contingent consideration from an Acquisition.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Reduction of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Selling, general and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Acquisition related expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Inventory impairment charge
Inventory Write-down
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Income (loss) from operations
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income
Gain on bargain purchase
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount
Other expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Earnings per common share
Basic (in USD per share)
Diluted (in USD per share)
Shares used in computing earnings per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain]
Related party leases
Related Party Leases
Related Party Leases Member
Office
Building [Member]
Plant Leases
Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
MidCap
MidCap [Member]
MidCap [Member]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Raw materials and finished goods
Raw Materials and Finished Goods [Member]
Raw Materials and Finished Goods [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Lender Warrant
Lender Warrant [Member]
Lender Warrant [Member]
Common Stock
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
The Second Amendment
The Second Amendment [Member]
The Second Amendment [Member]
MidCap Loan Agreement
MidCap Loan Agreement [Member]
MidCap Loan Agreement [Member]
Texas Citizens Bank
Texas Citizens Bank Loan [Member]
Texas Citizens Bank Loan [Member]
Secured debt
Interest rate increase
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Default interest rate
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Interest Rate
Note payable, monthly principal payments not required under new credit agreement
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Prepayment required before June 30, 2015
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Mandatory Prepayment Amount
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Mandatory Prepayment Amount
Prepayment terms, percentage of the extend total consolidated debt exceeds total consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Terms, Percentage Total Consolidated Debt Exceeds Total Consolidated EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Terms, Percentage Total Consolidated Debt Exceeds Total Consolidated EBITDA
Additional borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Amendment terms, mandatory amount of cash and available borrowings
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Cash and Available Borrowings, Mandatory Amount
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Cash and Available Borrowings, Mandatory Amount
Annual payments for administration fees (including $50,000 upon entry into Second Amendment)
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Payments for Administration Fees
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Payments for Administration Fees
Number of securities called by each warrant
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants
Prepayment amount, in addition to required amount
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Mandatory Prepayment Amount, Additional Amount
Debt Instrument, Amendment Terms, Mandatory Prepayment Amount, Additional Amount
Period to obtain effectiveness of registration statement
Registration Statement, Period to Obtain Effectiveness of Statement, if SEC Does Not Review
Registration Statement, Period to Obtain Effectiveness of Statement, if SEC Does Not Review
Period to obtain effectiveness of registration statement if SEC performs review
Registration Statement, Period to Obtain Effectiveness of Statement, SEC Review
Registration Statement, Period to Obtain Effectiveness of Statement, SEC Review
Damages owed if deadline not met for registration statement, period one
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Threshold Period One
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Threshold Period One
Damages owed if deadline not met for registration statement, period two
Registration Statement, Damages Owed, Threshold Period Two
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Threshold Period Two
Damages owed, period interval (pro rata if less than)
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Period Interval
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Period Interval
Damages owed if deadlines are not met, percentage of exercise price
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Percentage of Exercise Price
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Percentage of Exercise Price
Effective registration suspension period
Registration Statement, Effective Registration Suspension Period
Registration Statement, Effective Registration Suspension Period
Effective registration, annual number of suspension days
Registration Statement, Effective Registration, Annual Number of Suspension Days
Registration Statement, Effective Registration, Annual Number of Suspension Days
Damage terms, damages payable period (pro rata if less than)
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Damages Payable, Period
Registration Statement, Damage Terms, Damages Payable, Period
Registration statement, maximum length of suspension, without consent
Registration Statement, Maximum Length of Suspension, Without Consent
Registration Statement, Maximum Length of Suspension, Without Consent
Agreed upon amount of loan
Debt Instrument, Expected Amount
Debt Instrument, Expected Amount
Agreed upon amount of loan, percentage of accounts receivable
Debt Instrument, Expected Amount, Percentage of Accounts Receivable
Debt Instrument, Expected Amount, Percentage of Accounts Receivable
Additional agreed upon loan amount
Debt Instrument, Additional Expected Amount
Debt Instrument, Additional Expected Amount
Additional agreed upon loan amount, percentage of inventory
Debt Instrument, Additional Expected Amount, Percentage of Inventory
Debt Instrument, Additional Expected Amount, Percentage of Inventory
Qualified accounts advance rate
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate, Qualified Accounts
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate, Qualified Accounts
Eligible inventory advance rate
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate, Eligible Inventory
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate, Eligible Inventory
Qualified accounts, advance rate reduction per percentage point
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate Reduction, Qualified Accounts
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate Reduction, Qualified Accounts
Qualified accounts, advance rate reduction, calculation threshold
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate Reduction, Qualified Accounts, Calculation Threshold
Debt Instrument, Advance Rate Reduction, Qualified Accounts, Calculation Threshold
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Non-refundable fee, percentage of credit limit
Line of Credit Facility, Fee, Percentage of Credit Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Fee, Percentage of Credit Limit
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Non-refundable fee per credit agreement
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Fee
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Fee
Collateral monitoring charge, percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Monitoring Charge, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Monitoring Charge, Percentage
Collateral monitoring charge
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount
Placement fee, percentage of credit limit
Line of Credit Facility, Placement Fee, Percentage of Credit Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Placement Fee, Percentage of Credit Limit
Covenant terms, available capacity, minimum percentage of credit limit
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Available Capacity, Minimum Percentage of Credit Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Available Capacity, Minimum Percentage of Credit Limit
Covenant terms, minimum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Borrowing Capacity
Default events, maximum indebtedness threshold
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Accelerated Debt Threshold
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Accelerated Debt Threshold
Default events, judgment against company
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Judgment Obtained Against Company
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Judgment Obtained Against Company
Default events, judgment appeal period
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Judgment Appeal Period
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Judgment Appeal Period
Default events, maximum time period to appoint interim successor
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Maximum Time Period to Appoint Interim Successor
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Maximum Time Period to Appoint Interim Successor
Default events, maximum time period to appoint permanent successor
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Maximum Time Period to Appoint Permanent Successor
Debt Instrument, Default Events, Maximum Time Period to Appoint Permanent Successor
Minimum written termination notice
Debt Instrument, Minimum Termination Notice
Debt Instrument, Minimum Termination Notice
Termination fee
Debt Instrument, Termination Fee
Debt Instrument, Termination Fee
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Minimum average daily loan balance
Debt Instrument, Minimum Average Daily Loan Balance
Debt Instrument, Minimum Average Daily Loan Balance
Number of monthly loan payments
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms, Number of Payments
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms, Number of Payments
Interest and principal payment (monthly)
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment
Document And Entity Information
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Related Party
Vehicles/Lab
Vehicles/Lab
Equipment used primarily for road transportation.
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum future lease commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Fixed Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Non-controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning, shares
Shares, Outstanding
Balance at beginning, value
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance at beginning, value
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options and warrants, shares
Exercise of stock options and warrants, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of stock options and warrants
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Issuance of restricted common stock, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Issuance of restricted common stock, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Conversion of preferred A stock to common, shares
Conversion of preferred A stock to common, shares
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities
Conversion of preferred A stock to common, value
Conversion of preferred A stock to common
The net amount of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of convertible securities, net of adjustments (for example, to additional paid in capital) including the write-off of an equity component recognized to record the convertible debt instrument as two separate components - a debt component and an equity component. This item is meant to disclose the value of shares issued on conversion of convertible securities that were recorded as two separate (debt and equity) components.
Non-controlling interest related to acquisition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Net income
Balance at end, shares
Balance at end, value
Balance at end, value
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Bargain purchase gain
Deferred federal income tax
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable- related parties
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Bad debt expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Costs in excess of billings
Increase (Decrease) in Cost in Excess of Billing on Uncompleted Contract
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Accounts payable-related parties
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Other deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Bango note receivable
Payments for Loan to Acquiree
Payments for Loan to Acquiree
Refund of asset acquisition
Payments for (Proceeds from) Previous Acquisition
Acquisition, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Purchase of fixed assets
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Line of credit (payments) proceeds, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and warrants
Proceeds from Warrant and Stock Option Exercises
Proceeds from Warrant and Stock Option Exercises
Proceeds from primary stock offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Payments on contingent consideration
Payments for Previous Acquisition
Proceeds from notes payable
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Payments made on notes payable
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable
Debt issuance cost
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest during the year
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes during the year
Income Taxes Paid
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted
Stock issued as part of business acquisition
Stock Issued
Vertex Energy Operating
Vertex Energy Operating [Member]
Vertex Energy Operating [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
BBP Landtex
BBP Landtex [Member]
BBP Landtex [Member]
Director
Director [Member]
Number of related party transactions
Number of Related Party Transactions
Number of Related Party Transactions
Minority interest, percent
Related Party Transaction, Minority Interest Percentage
Related Party Transaction, Minority Interest Percentage
Additional ownership percentage acquired
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests, Percentage
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests, Percentage
Monthly lease payment
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Lease Expense
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Lease Expense
Percentage of utilities paid monthly
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Utilities Paid
Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Utilities Paid
Term of consulting agreement
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Award Requisite Service Period
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Award Requisite Service Period
Consulting fee (monthly)
Professional Fees
Maximum number of shares per option granted
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Number of Securities Called by Each Option
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Number of Securities Called by Each Option
Exercise price of shares (in USD per share)
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Options Granted, Exercise Price
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Options Granted, Exercise Price
Annual vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Annual Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Annual Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Conversion of Stock [Table]
Conversion of Stock [Table]
Warrants sold to Chief Executive Officer
Warrants Sold to Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Warrants Sold to Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Conversion of Stock [Line Items]
Conversion of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value of Warrant or Right
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value of Warrant or Right
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value of Warrant or Right
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Number of votes per share of common stock
Common Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Votes Per Share
Common Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Votes Per Share
Number of common shares issued for each convertible preferred share
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion
Warrants exercised, shares
Warrants and options exercised, shares
The number of shares of common stock from warrants exercised.
Warrants exercised, shares net
Warrants exercised, shares net
The net number of shares of common stock from warrants exercised.
Warrants exercised, cash
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises
Options to purchase shares, exercised gross
Options to purchase shares, exercised gross
The gross number of shares exercised in connection with options to purchase shares.
Options to purchase shares, exercised net
Options to purchase shares, exercised net
The net number of shares exercised in connection with options to purchase shares.
Options to purchase shares, value
Options to purchase shares, value
The value of shares exercised in connection with options to purchase shares.
Options to purchase shares, cash exercise
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Aggregate exercise price, stock options exercised
Stock Options Exercised During Period, Aggregate Exercise Price
Stock Options Exercised During Period, Aggregate Exercise Price
Shares issued in connection with secondary offering
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from stock offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Stock offering costs
Stock Offering Costs
Stock Offering Costs
Number of employees granted stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Employees Granted Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Employees Granted Options
Aggregate number of shares authorized for purchase
Term of awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Exercise price of options (in USD per share)
Number of options vested on grant date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested on Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested on Grant Date
Annual vesting rights (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Annual Award Vesting Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Annual Award Vesting Rights
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Renewal threshold before term automatically renews
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Automatic Renewal Notification Threshold
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Automatic Renewal Notification Threshold
Termination notice period
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Termination Notice Period
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Termination Notice Period
Value of shares issued in connection with secondary offering
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock issued during period as part of business combination, percentage of remaining payment
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percentage of Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percentage of Consideration Transferred
Shares sold during period to Chief Executive Officer
Shares Sold During Period, Number of Shares
Shares Sold During Period, Number of Shares
Value of shares sold during period to Chief Executive Officer
Shares Sold During Period, Value
Shares Sold During Period, Value
Number of shares called by warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Warrant coverage in connection with sale of stock, percentage
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrant Coverage in Connection with Sale of Stock
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrant Coverage in Connection with Sale of Stock
Term of warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Warrants or Rights
Cashless exercise period following grant date
Class of Warrant or Right, Cashless Exercise Rights, Period After Grant Date
Class of Warrant or Right, Cashless Exercise Rights, Period After Grant Date
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net - related party (Note 10)
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred financing cost, net
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share: 50,000,000 shares authorized, Series A Convertible Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 authorized and 630,419 and 1,319,002 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 28,108,105 and 21,205,609 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Vertex Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Fair Values at Purchase Date
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Cost of Intangible Assets related to acquisitions
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unaudited Pro-Forma Consolidated Results of Operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Outstanding Debt Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, related party
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Gross, Current
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts receivable, net - related party
Basic Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Numerator:
Numerator:
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share)
Diluted Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Numerator:
Numerator1Abstract
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Denominator:
Denominator1Abstract
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Effect of dilutive securities
Effect of dilutive securities
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Stock options and warrants
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Preferred stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in USD per share)
Acquisition, percent acquired
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Additional earn-out payment, percentage of net income before income taxes (years 2014-2017)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Percentage of Net Income Before Taxes
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Percentage of Net Income Before Taxes
Additional earn-out payment for contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Additional earn-out payment, percentage of net income before income taxes, commission
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Commission, Percentage of Net Income Before Incomes Taxes
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Commission, Percentage of Net Income Before Incomes Taxes
Additional earn-out payment payable in restricted common stock shares, percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Percentage Payable in Stock
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Percentage Payable in Stock
Additional earn-out payment payable in restricted common stock shares, amount
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Amount Payable in Stock
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment, Amount Payable in Stock
Additional earn-out payment, average closing sales price measurement period
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Average Closing Sales Price Measurement, Number of Days
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Average Closing Sales Price Measurement, Number of Days
Additional earn-out payment, average closing sales price, trading days of each valuation period
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Average Closing Sales Price Measurement, Number of Trading Days of Each Valuation Period
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Average Closing Sales Price Measurement, Number of Trading Days of Each Valuation Period
Additional earn-out payment, valuation price (in USD per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Valuation Price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Additional Earn-Out Payment Measurement, Valuation Price
Payments to acquire additional interest in subsidiary
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Contingent consideration, Number of shares to be issued based on 2014 metrics
Contingent Consideration, Number of Shares to be Issued
Contingent Consideration, Number of Shares to be Issued
Payments on contingent consideration
Contingent consideration write off
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Write Off
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Write Off
Ownership percentage
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Acquisition, cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Value of shares issued as part of business acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Amount of loan provided to acquiree
Business Acquisition, Loan Provided to Acquiree, Amount
Business Acquisition, Loan Provided to Acquiree, Amount
Bargain purchase gain
Total identifiable net assets acquired, excluding goodwill
Additional amount recognized as a bargain purchase gain during period
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Additional Amount
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Additional Amount
Total identifiable assets, excluding goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Acquisition related expenses
Maximum earn-out consideration
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Aggregate Amount
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Aggregate Amount
EBITDA measurement period
Earn-Out Consideration, EBITDA Measurement Period
Earn-Out Consideration, EBITDA Measurement Period
Contingent payment, cash (percentage)
Contingent Consideration, Payment Percentage, Cash
Contingent Consideration, Payment Percentage, Cash
Contingent payment due, shares (percentage)
Contingent Consideration, Payment Percentage, Shares
Contingent Consideration, Payment Percentage, Shares
Contingent consideration reduction (maximum)
Contingent Consideration, Maximum Contingent Payment Reduction
Contingent Consideration, Maximum Contingent Payment Reduction
Aggregate capital expenditures incurred
Contingent Consideration, Estimated Aggregate Capital Expenditures Incurred
Contingent Consideration, Estimated Aggregate Capital Expenditures Incurred
Maximum number of common stock shares to be issued to outstanding shares of common stock outstanding, percentage
Percentage of Outstanding Common Shares, Maximum
Percentage of Outstanding Common Shares, Maximum
Maximum combined voting power, percentage
Percentage of Combined Voting Power, Maximum
Percentage of Combined Voting Power, Maximum
Period to file registration statement following Closing
Registration Statement, Period to File Statement
Registration Statement, Period to File Statement
Minimum shares required to be registered within 135 days following closing
Registration Statement, Minimum Number of Shares
Registration Statement, Minimum Number of Shares
Maximum number of shares sold following Purchase Agreement (per week)
Business Combination, Maximum Number of Shares Sold Per Week
Business Combination, Maximum Number of Shares Sold Per Week
Current federal tax expense
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred federal tax benefit
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total federal tax expense (benefit)
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Series B Preferred Stock
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Amount each share of preferred stock is entitled to receive prior to similar liquidation payments ( in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Amount Received Prior To Similar Liquidation Payments, Per Share
Preferred Stock, Amount Received Prior To Similar Liquidation Payments, Per Share
Conversion conditions, average common share market price (minimum) (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Average Common Stock Price, Per Share
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Average Common Stock Price, Per Share
Conversion conditions, number of consecutive trading days
Number of Consecutive Trading Days, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion
Number of Consecutive Trading Days, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion
Conversion conditions, average daily trading volume (minimum)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Average Daily Trading Volume
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Average Daily Trading Volume
Conversion conditions, price per share if Company consummates an underwritten public offering (minimum) (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Public Offering Share Price
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Public Offering Share Price
Conversion conditions, minimum gross public offering amount
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Minimum Gross Public Offering Amount
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Minimum Gross Public Offering Amount
Conversion conditions, minimum proceeds to shareholders if the Company is sold (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Minimum Proceeds to Shareholders if Company is Sold, Per Share
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Minimum Proceeds to Shareholders if Company is Sold, Per Share
Conversion conditions, conversion price of preferred stock (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Share Conversion Price
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Share Conversion Price
Conversion conditions, trading price of common stock (minimum) (in USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Common Stock Trading Price
Preferred Stock, Conditions for Automatic Common Stock Conversion, Common Stock Trading Price
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Share based compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Number of states in which Company provides service
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Acquisition, percent acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Number of independent directors on Related Party committee (minimum)
Number of Independent Directors Included on Related Party Committee
Number of Independent Directors Included on Related Party Committee
Number of suppliers
Number of Suppliers
Number of Suppliers
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Bank of America London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
ICE Benchmark Administration Limited
ICE Benchmark Administration Limited [Member]
ICE Benchmark Administration Limited [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Term Loan
Term Loan
Term Loan Member
Credit Agreement 2012
Credit Agreement 2012 [Member]
2012 Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement 2014
Credit Agreement 2014 [Member]
2014 Credit Agreement [Member]
Term loan, face
Effective percentage rate, minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Effective percentage rate, maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Variable rate basis, basis spread
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of credit, outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Prepayment amount
Line of Credit Facility, Prepayment Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Prepayment Amount
Covenant terms, maximum consolidated debt to consolidated pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Pro Forma Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation, and Amortization Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Pro Forma Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation, and Amortization Ratio
Covenant compliance, maximum consolidated debt to consolidated pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Pro Forma Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation, and Amortization Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Pro Forma Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation, and Amortization Ratio
Covenant terms, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Covenant compliance, fixed charge coverage ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Basis spread on variable rate, numerator component
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Component of Numerator
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Component of Numerator
Note payable, monthly principal payments
Term loan, outstanding
Number of capital leases assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Number of Capital Leases Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Number of Capital Leases Assumed
Stated interest rate, minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Stated interest rate, maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Capital lease obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Capital Lease Obligation
Capital lease payments made during period
Reduction of Short-term Capital Lease Obligations
Payments on note payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Monthly installment on note payable
Repayments of Notes Payable, Monthly Installment
Repayments of Notes Payable, Monthly Installment
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Short-term loans
Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, related parties
Accounts receivable from related parties, short-term loans
Accrued interest included
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Alternative minimum tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accrued compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Contribution carryover
Deferred Tax Assets, Charitable Contribution Carryforwards
Net operating loss carry forwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Less valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Accelerated tax depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
organization [Abstract]
organization [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning of period
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, end of period
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Bulk liquid storage facility, number of acres
Liquid Storage Facility, Number of Acres
Liquid Storage Facility, Number of Acres
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Non-competes
Technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Cost
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Useful life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
FIXED ASSETS, NET
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Concentrations
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Revenues
Schedule of Operating Leases Rent Expense
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK
The entire disclosure for common stock.
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY
Principles of consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fixed assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock based compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected volatility rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Expected dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Risk-free rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Contingent Consideration Details Narrative
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table]
Vertex Acquisition Sub
Vertex Acquisition Sub [Member]
Vertex Acquisition Sub [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Annual payment for contingent consideration
Reduction of contingent consideration
Reduction of 2014 contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability, Attributable to Earnings Expectations in Current Year
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability, Attributable to Earnings Expectations in Current Year
Percentage of discounted cash flows, year three
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Percentage of Discounted Cash Flows, Current Year
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Percentage of Discounted Cash Flows, Current Year
EBITDA performance period
Earn-Out Consideration, EBITDA Performance Period
Earn-Out Consideration, EBITDA Performance Period
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), target amount over succeeding 12-month period
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Target Earnings Floor Over Succeeding 12-month Period
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Target Earnings Floor Over Succeeding 12-month Period
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), shares
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Number of Shares
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Number of Shares
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), annual target amount
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Target Earnings Floor During Year Two
Contingent Consideration, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), Target Earnings Floor During Year Two
Reduction of contingent consideration, percentage
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability, Percentage
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability, Percentage
Payment to seller, 2014
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Next Twelve Months
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Next Twelve Months
Payment to seller, 2015
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Two
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Two
Payment to seller, 2016
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Three
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Three
Payment to seller, 2017
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Four
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Payments to Seller, Year Four
Estimated value of stock to be issued recorded in additional paid in capital
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
2015
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2016
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2017
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2018
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2019
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Estimated future amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Valuation allowance
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
GOING CONCERN
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block]
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern
CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The entire disclosure for any concentrations existing at the date of the financial statements that make an entity vulnerable to a reasonably possible, near-term, severe impact and the disclosure of commitments and contingencies.