Skyjack started to manufacture scissor lift platforms back in 1986. The company continued to produce 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 today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the world.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Gresham, Hungary and the US with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a comprehensive 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, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all over the globe for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which 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 purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business during the month of August the year 2007 complements the products acquired in the purchase of Carelift Equipment. These acquisitions have enhanced Skyjack's Telehandler product offering in both the VR series telehandlers and the Boom Zoom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.