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 industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities in the USA, Temecula and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by offering machine features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that 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 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 leading to the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.