Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product throughout 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 a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery business.
Several of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production plants within the USA, Santa Rosa and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by providing machine features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the world for product dependability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to 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 acquired in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced 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 within the business, providing reliable lift solutions.