Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in the month of August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack presently has production facilities in Hungary, the United States and Irvine with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product dependability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of August the year 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 VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.