Associated Scaffolding celebrates milestone anniversary

Associated Scaffolding, Durham, N.C., is celebrating 75 years in business in 2022. The company started with one location in 1947.

The company initially was called Associated Scaffolders and Equipment Co. It provided scaffolding equipment to local contractors in the rapidly growing post-World War II south. In 1968, the company was bought by Gene Hawkins, who brought in his son, Tommy Hawkins. When Gene retired in 1985, Tommy took over as president of the newly renamed Associated Scaffolding Co. The business has since grown to seven locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

To celebrate its 75^th anniversary, the company will be offering product discounts, hosting monthly raffles and giving away more than $7,500 in grand prizes.