Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to make their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Factors like their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of assemblies, modules 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 the United States, Victorville and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the world for product reliability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer 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.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.