Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Factors like their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all over the globe as being the maker 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 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants in Vallejo, Hungary and the United States with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the world for product reliability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans 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 acquired in the purchase 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.