Skyjack began to make scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to make their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 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 machinery industry.
Several of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to dependability and quality. They are known all over the globe as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack during the month of August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength overall. Skyjack currently has production facilities in Peoria, Hungary and the United States with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models which could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the industry by providing machine features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known all around the world for product dependability. The current Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models provide telescopic booms that feature work heights varying from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
During August 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 resulting in 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 business, providing reliable lift solutions.