Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty percent market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as an important 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 reliability and quality. They are recognized all around the world 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, referred to as LNR on the TSX, purchased Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the United States, San Diego and Hungary with support offices in 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 in the business by offering machine features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe 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 intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.