Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making 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 more than thirty percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Some of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability 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 manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies 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 the USA, Vermont and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
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 in the business by offering equipment features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product dependability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide 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 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom 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.