Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% 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 known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the United States, Idaho and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world for product dependability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of August the year 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional 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.