Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the major factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the United States, Fairfield and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machinery features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.