Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a global leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Several of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known all over the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Hungary, the US and Santa Ana 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, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the world for product reliability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide 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.
In the month of 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 an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.