August 20, 2025, Virginia Beach, VA & Nijmegen, Netherlands - In a transformative move to accelerate global access to life-restoring technologies, LifeNet Health, a world leader in regenerative medicine, has acquired HCM Medical, a Netherlands-based contract manufacturing organization (CMO) known for its pioneering biologics and tissue-processing capabilities.

This strategic acquisition addresses a critical challenge in modern healthcare: ensuring timely, equitable access to breakthrough regenerative therapies for patients suffering from chronic diseases, traumatic injuries, and degenerative conditions.

Unleashing a New Era of Regenerative Innovation
HCM Medical brings to LifeNet Health a comprehensive suite of transformative technologies, including:

• A closed-herd xenograft platform that opens the door to groundbreaking applications across surgical disciplines—and signals a bold step toward the development of xenotherapeutic organs for human transplantation.
• Antibiotic-coated implant technologies that promise to revolutionize infection control and improve patient outcomes in surgery.
• Next-generation sterilization methods that introduce novel standards for biologic safety and integrity, unlike anything previously seen in the field.

“This is a historic moment for LifeNet Health,” said Rony Thomas, President and CEO of LifeNet Health. “With the acquisition of HCM Medical, we are advancing new frontiers in biologics, exploring everything from organ and cell-based xenotransplantation to transformative infection control strategies. Patients around the world are waiting for solutions that reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. This acquisition brings those solutions closer, faster.”

Christian van Munster, co-founder of HCM Medical, added, “Joining LifeNet Health is not just a milestone, it’s a mission. Together, we are committed to delivering biologic innovations that help people heal, no matter who they are or where they live.”
 

Meeting Global Demand with Purpose and Precision
As aging populations and chronic diseases place increasing strain on healthcare systems, regenerative therapies are becoming a vital part of the solution. However, access to these treatments remains uneven. This acquisition significantly strengthens LifeNet Health’s ability to meet growing demand with scalable, high-quality solutions across international markets.

“This is a pivotal moment for regenerative medicine,” said Dr. John Herre, Chairman of LifeNet Health’s Board of Directors. “Our investment in advanced manufacturing and global reach reflects a long-term vision, anticipating what patients will need in the next decade, not just today. With HCM Medical, we’re building that future with confidence.”

About LifeNet Health
For over 40 years, LifeNet Health has been a global pioneer in technologies that save lives, restore health, and give hope—from advanced allografts and wound care solutions to scaffold-free 3D bioprinting and cellular therapies. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, LifeNet Health employs more than 1,500 people worldwide and continues to expand its innovation and manufacturing network to meet global needs.
 

About HCM Medical
Based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, HCM Medical, a for-profit company, is a high-tech leader in biologics and tissue construct development, with specialized clean-room manufacturing and proprietary xenograft processing technologies. Following the acquisition, HCM Medical will operate as a Public Benefit Corporation, aligned with LifeNet Health’s mission-driven focus on patient impact and global health equity.

Media Contacts
LifeNet Health: stratcomm@lifenethealth.org
HCM Medical: info@hcm-medical.com