Skyjack began to make scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine industry.
Some of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in the United States, Canada and Hungary with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout 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 the month of August the year 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition 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.