Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent market share overall. Even today, 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 that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in 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 currently has production facilities within the USA, Delaware and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by providing machine features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the globe for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products obtained 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 a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.