Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Several of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all around the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production plants in the USA, Stockton and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing equipment features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the world for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August the year 2007 complements the products acquired in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.