Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery business.
Factors like their commitment to dependability 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 series is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Canada, Hungary and the US with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company provides 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 offering machine features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company 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.
In August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional 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 reliable lift solutions.