Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities in the United States, Canada and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by offering machine features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product dependability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging 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 in the month of August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition 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 dependable lift solutions.