Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to make their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Hungary, the US and Salinas with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by offering machinery features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the globe for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer 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 August 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 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 within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.