Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30 percent market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Some of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known all around the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities in Alaska, Hungary and the United States with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product dependability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup 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.
During August the year 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition 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 dependable lift solutions.