Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all over the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in the month of August 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Oceanside, Hungary and the US with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing machinery features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product dependability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during 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 business, providing dependable lift solutions.