For nearly seven decades, Hughes Manufacturing Company has been more than just a flag and banner manufacturer. We've been your neighbors, your partners, and your trusted source for quality outdoor displays that help businesses get noticed and thrive.
Hughes Manufacturing Company was established in 1958 by Robert and Renate Hughes, who built our foundation on simple yet powerful principles: treat every customer like family, deliver exceptional quality, and never compromise on service. In those early days, the dedication ran so deep that Linda remembers falling asleep at night to the sound of her mother, Renate, sewing flags in the garage. This was a testament to the work ethic and commitment that has defined our family for generations. What started as that small garage operation has grown into a 50,000+ square foot facility, but our heart remains unchanged. We're still the same family-owned business committed to helping you succeed.
The Hughes family moved to Giddings around 1985, drawn by the promise of a better cost of living and quality of life. These are values that continue to shape how we do business today. When Robert passed away in 1997, his daughter Linda Hughes Ehler and her husband Mark stepped up to carry on the family tradition, bringing the same dedication to excellence that Robert instilled from day one.
Linda's approach to business is uniquely personal. She often brought her children and grandchildren to work, setting up a playpen right in the middle of our warehouse. Employees would check in on the little ones throughout the day, creating an atmosphere where work felt like family. This wasn't just about convenience. It was about building a culture where everyone genuinely cares about each other and, by extension, about our customers.
Even after Renate passed in 2020, having worked alongside her family every day until then, her spirit of hard work and hands-on service continues to guide everything we do. That's why when you call Hughes Manufacturing, you're not just getting a vendor—you're becoming part of our extended family.
Robert Hughes understood that building lasting relationships meant treating people with respect and holding everyone—from teenagers to experienced professionals—to high standards of responsibility and respectability. This philosophy translates directly into how we serve you today. When former employees stop by years later just to reminisce and catch up, it tells you something important about our culture: we create lasting relationships built on mutual respect and genuine care.
For your business, this means you get service from people who actually care about your success. We're not just fulfilling orders. We're invested in helping your business get noticed, attract customers, and thrive in today's competitive marketplace.
Our streamlined custom process reflects decades of refinement and a deep understanding of what businesses need. When you contact Hughes to discuss your custom flag, banner, or pennant needs, you'll work directly with Mark, who can help with everything from logo design to creating the perfect mockup for your approval. Once you give us the green light, we manufacture your order right here in our facility—often with next-day turnaround.
This isn't possible because we cut corners. It's possible because we've mastered our craft. We cut and sew fabric on-site, using as many American-made materials as possible. Our in-house production means we control every step of the process, ensuring consistent quality while maintaining the speed that keeps your business moving forward.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of serving an incredible variety of customers—from utility companies and government agencies to party supply warehouses, schools, car dealerships, and small businesses just starting out. Whether you need safety flags for construction visibility, promotional banners for marketing, or decorative displays for special events, we understand that every customer has unique needs and deserves personalized attention.
Our experience across industries means we can anticipate challenges before they arise and suggest solutions that save you time and money. A construction company needs different specifications than a car dealership, and a county fair has different requirements than a corporate event. We get it, and we're equipped to deliver exactly what you need.
Being deeply invested in our Giddings community isn't just something we're proud of—it's something that makes us better at serving customers everywhere. Our involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, Lee County Livestock Show, Little League, Lee County Fair, the Giddings Economic Development Corporation, and local schools and churches keeps us connected to the real challenges businesses and organizations face every day.
This community involvement means we understand the importance of reliability, quality, and value because we see firsthand how our products impact the organizations and businesses we care about. When the local Little League needs banners for their season or a school needs flags for homecoming, we don't just deliver products—we deliver solutions that help our neighbors succeed.
Every flag we sew, every banner we print, and every pennant we craft is designed with one goal in mind: helping your business get noticed and attract the right customers. We know that 53% of potential customers drive past a business multiple times before noticing it exists, which is why we're passionate about creating displays that capture attention the first time.
When you choose Hughes Manufacturing, you're not just buying a product—you're partnering with a family business that's been perfecting outdoor displays for nearly 70 years. You're getting American-made quality, next-day service when you need it, and the kind of personal attention that only comes from people who genuinely care about your success.
Ready to see how our family heritage, fast service, and quality products can help your business stand out? Give us a call and we’ll personally help you get exactly what you need to attract more customers and grow your business.
Because at Hughes Manufacturing Company, your success has always been our family business.