Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants in the USA, Simi Valley 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 industry by providing machinery features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product dependability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing reliable lift solutions.