Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to produce their product throughout the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30 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 industry.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known all around the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts within the globe. The Skyjack product series is sold and manufactured all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, bought Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with long-term stability and increased strength in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within the USA, Minnesota and Hungary with support offices in Asia and Europe.
The company offers a complete line of self-propelled scissor lifts. Some models have elevated work heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader in the business by providing machine features which combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world for product dependability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which 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 the year 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional 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 industry, providing reliable lift solutions.