Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all over the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought 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 overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in Hungary, the United States and Virginia with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machine features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the globe for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging 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 in the month of August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.