Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in the year 1986. The company continued to make their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Several of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer 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 in the USA, Ventura and Hungary with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. 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.