Starting in 1986, Skyjack began making 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 30% market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all around the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the globe.
Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August the year 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a leading manufacturer 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 South Carolina, Hungary and the US with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing equipment features which combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the world for product reliability. The existing Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms which 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 during 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 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 reliable lift solutions.