Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a world leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as an important player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment business.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all around the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during the month of August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities within Hungary, the US and Glendale with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing machinery features which combined serviceability, durability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all around the globe for product dependability. The company's current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging 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 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 Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.