Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 percent market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Some of the major factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are recognized all around the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production plants in Hungary, the US and Costa Mesa with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company provides a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing machine features which combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product reliability. The present 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 intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering causing 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 in the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.