Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as a key 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 worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the USA, Mississippi and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering equipment features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the world for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide 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 the year 2007 complements the products acquired 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 an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.