announcement
March 2, 2026
The owners of American Polymers Corp. are pleased to announce that Regent Tek Americas, LLC (RTA) is now part of the American Polymers Network (APN) of companies. RTA has purchased the manufacturing site in Long Island, NY from its previous owner Regent Tek Industries and RTA will be marketing the Liquid Mile Mark (LMM) product line of thermoplastic road marking materials. LMM thermoplastic road markings are designed to expand and contract with pavement shifts, maintaining crisp, uniform markings throughout extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles. ChemCo Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of APN, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative polyurea, epoxy, acrylates road markings under its brand TrafficGuard®. LMM thermoplastic road markings will be marketed under TrafficGuard®.
Dr. Mahesh A. Kotnis, President of Regent Tek Americas LLC and ChemCo Systems, Inc. said “This acquisition will further expand APN’s product offering for Traffic Safety Solutions under its TrafficGuard® brand further strengthening relationships with our contractor base. Each of our TrafficGuard® products are designed working closely with the contractors to increase their productivity and ease of application with the ultimate goal of making our roads safer for everyone.”
Regent Tek Industries’ existing staff and management, led by Helen, Danny and Nicholas Torkos, will continue their association with RTA focused on manufacturing and order fulfillment of LMM products. Mr. Artie Livingston will lead sales and business development of LMM thermoplastic road markings under the TrafficGuard® brand. Mr. Rohan Gupta from the owner family of APN will take the responsibilities of CFO of RTA. Dr. Mahesh Kotnis and Mr. Artie Livingston will oversee the supply chain and vendor activities.
About American Polymers Network:
APN is a family-owned and operated network of brands that extends the capabilities of working with customers to formulate solutions across diverse sectors such as infrastructure, construction, transportation, and industrial. Polycoat Products, the original operating company of APN, was founded in 1979 in El Monte, CA by Laxmi “Lax” Gupta. Manufacturing operations were expanded to Santa Fe Springs, CA, with initial product offerings in vehicular and pedestrian deck and fluid-applied below-grade waterproofing. APN remains a family-owned business with over one million square feet of manufacturing and R&D space across the United States through 8 operating plants. The APN brands and products are renowned for their innovative chemistry, highest quality, and responsive technical staff. The facilities are distinguished for their ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications.
Regent Tek LMM 100 Series Thermoplastic - University of Cincinnati. Date: July 2023
about us
Regent Tek Americas LLC is a leading producer of thermoplastic road marking materials. In response to growing demand and the limited number of thermoplastic manufacturers, Regent Tek was founded with a clear mission: to deliver a higher-quality, more sustainable solution designed specifically for the northern U.S. climate. Utilizing advanced European formulations, our thermoplastic products are engineered to outperform conventional materials in durability, consistency, and environmental resilience.
Backed by more than 75 years of combined experience in manufacturing and quality control, Regent Tek’s management team has established a state-of-the-art production and warehousing facility supported by a rigorous in-house Quality Assessment Program. This program ensures that every batch undergoes extensive testing to meet the demands of extreme seasonal weather. Our proprietary Liquid Mile Mark™ thermoplastic is uniquely engineered to expand and contract with pavement movement, maintaining crisp, uniform markings throughout freeze–thaw cycles and temperature fluctuations that typically cause cracking and degradation in traditional markings.
We source only the highest-quality raw materials from both domestic and international suppliers to produce thermoplastic compounds that meet the highest standards of performance, durability, and safety.
Strategically located on Long Island, New York, Regent Tek is ideally positioned to supply line striping contractors along the entire eastern seaboard and as far west as Texas—most within a single day’s drive. This proximity enables us to meet urgent delivery timelines and helps our customers stay on schedule without compromising quality.
Regent Tek is proud to be an Approved Thermoplastic Manufacturer for Departments of Transportation across the United States.