Key takeawaysGNMI has acquired Merck’s Surface Solutions business and rebranded it as Susonity. The company plans global expansion with new regional HQs and a strong production footprint. The Chinese pearlescent pigments business Global New Material International (GNMI) has acquired Merck’s Surface Solutions business and rebranded it as ‘Susonity’, as it prepares for global expansion. Meanwhile, Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI) is one of the largest pearlescent pigment producers and the parent company of the Korea-based company CQV. As part of its global strategy, the company now plans to establish regional headquarters in EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific, and has a robust international production footprint.