R.S. Hughes distributes the stuff that holds the world together duct tape, that is plus a lot more. The employee-owned company maintains locations in about 20 states and Mexico from which it dispenses adhesives (epoxies, aerosols, hot glues, silicones), electrical specialties (tubing, terminals, films, tape, and barriers), safety products (glasses, ear plugs, masks), tapes (masking, foam, vinyl, cloth, foil, duct, joining), and abrasives (roll, disc, brush, wheel, belt, and air tools). R.S. Hughes also distributes labels and signs (printable labels and tags, safety signs) and aerosols and coatings (WD-40, paints, lubricants, oils, cleaners).