Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back during the year 1986. The company continued to make 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 quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine 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 world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer 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 plants within Carlsbad, Hungary and the US with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by providing machinery features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over 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 has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during August the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the 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 industry, providing reliable lift solutions.