Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30 percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Some of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities in Canada, Hungary and the US with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing machine features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world for product reliability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing 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 industry, providing dependable lift solutions.