Skyjack began to make scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the key factors that 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 within the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, purchased Skyjack during August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack presently has production plants in the USA, Phoenix and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing equipment features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product reliability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging 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 during August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. 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.