Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader within the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Factors like their commitment to dependability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities within Hungary, the United States and Surprise 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 within the industry by offering equipment features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during the month of August the year 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 industry, providing reliable lift solutions.