Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 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 thirty percent market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Several of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized all around the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities in Hungary, the United States and Elk Grove with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing equipment features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product reliability. 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 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 purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have improved 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 in the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.