Skyjack began to make scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to make 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 now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Some of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within Hungary, the United States and Tempe with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing machinery features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging 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 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 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 in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.