Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all around the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities in the USA, Canada and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the world for product dependability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that 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 during August 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the 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 reliable lift solutions.