When Thomas Willemsen became CEO of GaleMed Group, he saw an opportunity to redefine medical consumables for a sustainable future. In partnership with Gradical, his team created the BioVent-Circuit — the world’s first anesthesia and ventilation circuit made from sugarcane-based bioplastic.

In this conversation, Thomas and Lucas Pianegonda discuss:
• How GaleMed turned a concept into a validated, high-performing product
• Why sustainability is a strategic advantage, not a cost burden
• The challenges of market adoption in Europe and the U.S.
• How Gradical helped bridge regulatory and materials expertise
• What it takes to build category leadership in eco-consumables

📍 See the BioVent-Circuit at the GaleMed booth Hall 11/C51 during the Medica Fair in Düsseldorf, starting November 17

Connect with Thomas Willemsen:
LinkedIn: https://tw.linkedin.com/in/thomas-willemsen-32696b21

Connect with GaleMed: https://www.galemed.com/en

Connect with us:

If you’re a medtech company struggling to make your devices more sustainable, let’s talk: https://lucaspianegonda.clickfunnels.com/optin1756907952105

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