Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty 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 machine industry.
Some of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized all around the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Canada, Hungary and the United States with support offices within Europe and Asia.
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 business by providing machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe for product reliability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase 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.