Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making 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 more than thirty percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the key factors which 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 in the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in Hungary, the United States and Nevada with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world for product dependability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide 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 acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products acquired in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing reliable lift solutions.