Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Factors like their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all over the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the USA, Tennessee and Hungary with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete 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 which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In the month of August the year 2007, the purchase 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 a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.