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 over 30% market share overall. Even these days, 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 key to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are recognized worldwide as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Skyjack was acquired by Linamar Corporation, LNR on the TSX in August the year 2002. Linamar is known for being a leading manufacturer of assemblies, modules and precision-machined parts. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack presently has production facilities in Spokane, Hungary and the United States 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 within the industry by providing equipment features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized throughout the globe for product dependability. The company's existing 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 has plans to 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 acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business acquisition 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 in the industry, providing dependable lift solutions.