Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to manufacture their product through the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over thirty percent market share overall. Even today, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Factors such as their commitment to reliability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all around 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 world.
Skyjack was bought by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production facilities within Hungary, the United States and Norwalk with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company provides a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by offering equipment features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the world for product dependability. The present 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 plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August the year 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional 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 industry, providing dependable lift solutions.