Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty 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 dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production 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 Hungary, the United States and Canada with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by providing machine features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product dependability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during the month of August the year 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase 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 in the business, providing dependable lift solutions.