Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has rapidly 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 recognized all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the globe.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants in Canada, Hungary and the US with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing equipment features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the globe for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August the year 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing dependable lift solutions.