Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became 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 rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all around the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within West Virginia, Hungary and the United States with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company offers 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 machinery features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the world for product dependability. The company's existing 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.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the 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 reliable lift solutions.