Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to produce 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 these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized 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.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in the United States, Sacramento and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing 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 within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.