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 business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than thirty percent market share overall. Even now, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has quickly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machine business.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is manufactured and sold all over the world.
Skyjack was obtained by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in August 2002. Linamar is recognized for being a top manufacturer of modules, assemblies and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Wisconsin, Hungary and the US with support offices within Asia and Europe.
The company has many self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by offering machine features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the globe for product dependability. The company's present 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 plans further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During the month of August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition 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 business, providing reliable lift solutions.