Starting in the year 1986, Skyjack began making scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production throughout the 1990s and became a global leader in 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 machinery business.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack during August the year 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within the United States, Bakersfield and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing machine features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product dependability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends 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 acquired in the acquisition 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 within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.