Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty 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.
Several of the key factors which Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are known all over the globe as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Anaheim, Hungary and the United States with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by offering machine features that combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the globe for product reliability. The current 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 plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
The purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business in the month of August the year 2007 complements the products acquired in the acquisition 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 an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.