Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world 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 a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine 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 manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within Canada, Hungary and the United States with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering machine features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the globe for product reliability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging 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 purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in 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.