Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Several of the major 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 series is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants in the USA, Canada and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
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 industry by offering machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product reliability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer 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.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced 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 within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.