Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all over the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in the month of August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack presently has production plants in Hungary, the US and Canada with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering equipment features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known 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 intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase 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 in the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.