Hughes Supply could be called huge supply; the company distributes more than 350,000 products to construction, public infrastructure, and industrial customers. Hughes operates through three business segments: Electrical and Plumbing (electrical and electric utility products, HVAC products), Water & Sewer/Building Materials (water and sewer products, building materials, maintenance supplies, fire protection products, concrete products), and Industrial (industrial pipes, valves, and fittings). Hughes buys from more than 11,500 suppliers and manufacturers and sells to more than 100,000 professional customers, who mainly buy in bulk.