Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a global leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30 percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Several of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production plants within the United States, Newfoundland and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the globe for product reliability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August the year 2007 complements the products acquired in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced 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.