Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty 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 machine industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability 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 sold and manufactured all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules 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 within Hungary, the United States and Downey with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Several models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by offering machinery features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the world for product dependability. The company's present Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer 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 August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. 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.