Skyjack began to manufacture 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 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all over the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, purchased Skyjack in August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Canada, Hungary and the United States with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer 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.
During August the year 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing reliable lift solutions.