Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Hungary, the United States and Canada with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing equipment features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product dependability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup 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.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase 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 dependable lift solutions.