Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during the year 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery business.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within the United States, Visalia and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
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 in the industry by providing machine features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world 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 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 the year 2007 complements the products obtained in the acquisition 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 a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.