Starting in 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 over 30 percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, purchased Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production plants in the USA, Fullerton and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe for product dependability. The company's current 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 intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August 2007, the acquisition 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 business, providing dependable lift solutions.