Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back during the year 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming 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 an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Factors such as their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack in August the year 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 currently has production facilities in Moreno Valley, Hungary and the United States with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has many 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 providing machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, 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 provide telescopic booms which 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 during August 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.