Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known 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, referred to 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 in general. Skyjack presently has production plants in the USA, Burbank and Hungary 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 durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the globe for product dependability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.