Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a global leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent 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 machine industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all over the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies 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 Hungary, the United States and Canada with support offices in Asia and Europe.
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 industry by offering machine features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized 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 ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In the month of August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition 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 business, providing reliable lift solutions.