Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader within 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 machine business.
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 within the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production plants within Hungary, the US and Escondido with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company provides 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 equipment features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product dependability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company 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.
During the month of August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.