Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 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 over 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 machine business.
Factors such as their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities within the United States, Glendale and Hungary 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 within the business by providing machine features that combined durability, serviceability, 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 which 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 purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.