Skyjack started to make scissor lift platforms back during the year 1986. The company continued to make their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even nowadays, the company maintains their dominance as a key player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery industry.
Factors such as their commitment to dependability and quality have been key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized all over the world as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the world. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX during August 2002. Linamar is known for being a top manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack presently has production plants in Palmdale, Hungary and the United States with support offices within Europe and Asia.
The company offers a comprehensive line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing machine features that combined serviceability, durability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that 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 acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company an opportunity to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the industry, providing reliable lift solutions.