StealthGas Inc. acquired Gaschem Bremen, Gaschem Stade and Gaschem Hamburg from Paul Hartmann AG (DB:PHH2) for $75 million.

Paul Hartmann AG is a Germany-based holding company that is principally engaged in the field of medical and healthcare products. The Company operates through four segments, namely Wound Management, Incontinence Management, Infection Management and Other Group Activities. The Wound Management segment comprises wound dressings, as well as products for compression treatment, immobilization, First Aid and diagnostic devices. The Incontinence Management segment includes absorbent products worn close to the body for incontinence hygiene, such as under pads for patients as well as patient hygiene products and medical skin care. The Infection Management segment covers a range of custom procedure trays, surgical draping systems, surgical clothing, and surgical and examination gloves as well as the disinfection assortment. The Other Group Activities includes activities in cotton-wool products, feminine hygiene, baby care, medical consumer goods and pharmaceutical products, among others.