Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities within Louisiana, Hungary and the US with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing machine features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product dependability. 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 has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of 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 resulting in 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 within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.