Washington Trust's commercial & industrial lending group has provided a $2 million asset-based revolving line of credit to John R. Hess & Company, Inc., a distributor and marketer of a broad line of specialty chemicals. "The company's location on Station St. is situated a half mile from Interstate 95 and is ideal for distribution throughout New England, New York and New Jersey," said Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust chairman, president, and CEO.