Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30 percent market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Several of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are known all around the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought 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 Hungary, the United States and North Dakota with support offices within Asia and Europe.
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 industry by offering machinery features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe for product dependability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In the month of August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase 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 industry, providing dependable lift solutions.