Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during the year 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% 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 industry.
Factors such as their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack in August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in the USA, Oklahoma and Hungary with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machinery features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging 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 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 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 business, providing reliable lift solutions.