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