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 industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 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 machinery industry.
Some of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized all around the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Hungary, the US and Kansas with support offices in 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 which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product dependability. The current 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 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 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.