Skyjack began to make scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to make their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent 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 machinery business.
Some of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all over the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack presently has production plants in the USA, Canada and Hungary 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 within the industry by offering machine features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the globe for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In the month of August the year 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing dependable lift solutions.