Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout 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 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 major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in Hungary, the US and Canada with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product dependability. The company's present 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 the month of August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom 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 dependable lift solutions.