Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 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 thirty percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Factors such as their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. 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 around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within Mesa, Hungary and the US 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 offering machine features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product dependability. The company's present 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 intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase 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 within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.