Starting in the year 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 over 30 percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Factors such as 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 within the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack presently has production plants within Hungary, the US and San Jose with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around 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 ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional 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 within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.