Rego-Plast (Jászjákóhalma / Hungary; www.regoplast.hu) has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with A. Schulman (Akron, Ohio / USA; www.aschulman.com) for the global distribution of its regranulate portfolio. The US company will now oversee sales and marketing of the recycler's products, which are earmarked for applications in the automotive, E&E and small appliances markets. A. Schulman said the addition closes a gap within its own portfolio and supports its strategy to address customer needs for recycled raw materials.

Rego-Plast operates a 2,000 m² plant in Jászjákóhalma – located about 50 km east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The facility is capable of recycling 20,000 t/y, divided among compounding and contract recycling. The company specialises in engineering thermoplastics and TPEs used in the automotive and E&E segments. Rego-Plast managing director Krisztián Balogh said the deal will provide the company with more flexibility and allow it to devote more resources to R&D.