Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 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 business.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all over the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
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 provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities in New Brunswick, Hungary and the US with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machine features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout 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 varying 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 in the month of August 2007 complements the products obtained in the purchase 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 a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing reliable lift solutions.