Global New Materials International (06616) has announced that its subsidiary, Surface Solutions Sdn. Bhd., a company incorporated in Malaysia, has formally established and registered a branch office in India on June 1, 2026. This branch will serve as the group's primary operational base in India, strengthening its local business presence.

The main business address of the branch is K. Raheja Platinum, Andheri (E), Mumbai, with a secondary address at Park Street, Kolkata. Operations will be conducted under the "SUSONITY" brand. The establishment of this Indian branch represents a crucial step in the group's ongoing expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

As global coatings and cosmetics companies accelerate production expansion in India, Global New Materials International is strategically positioned to advance its regional footprint. This move leverages the group's in-house team, robust organizational structure, and direct, close customer relationships to further solidify its competitive edge.

The branch office is staffed with professionals covering commercial, supply chain, procurement, quality, and regulatory functions. The commercial team boasts an average of ten years of industry experience in the Indian market, serving as technical-commercial partners to directly support clients in sectors such as automotive, industrial, and cosmetics.

Several of the group's subsidiaries, including Susonity Commercial GmbH, are members of the Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI). The RMI is an international alliance dedicated to promoting responsible sourcing and fair working conditions within the mica supply chain. When procuring natural mica, the group adheres not only to quality standards but also has clear requirements concerning social and environmental responsibility.

The eastern region of India hosts the world's largest natural mica mines. This branch office will be directly involved in the procurement and quality control of this critical raw material. This ensures that natural mica-related products for applications in coatings, industrial, and cosmetics sectors consistently meet the high-quality standards relied upon by the group's global clientele.

Furthermore, the Indian branch office will provide support to the group's global organization in areas including regulatory and trade compliance, IT quality systems, and supply chain coordination.