Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Several of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in August 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack presently has production plants within the USA, Everett and Hungary with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product reliability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during the month of August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition 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 a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing dependable lift solutions.