Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 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 which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was bought 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 offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production plants within Hungary, the US and Indiana with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product dependability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced 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 industry, providing reliable lift solutions.