Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Some of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all around the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants in the United States, San Bernardino and Hungary with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product reliability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During 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 within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.