Skyjack
Skyjack manufactures mobile elevating work platforms — scissor lifts, articulating and telescopic booms, telehandlers, and vertical mast lifts — for global equipment rental companies, dealers, and contractors in construction and industrial markets, operating as a Linamar Corporation subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersGuelph, Canada
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Skyjack does
Skyjack, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, is a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and material handling equipment, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linamar Corporation. The company produces a comprehensive product portfolio covering vertical mast lifts, electric and rough-terrain DC scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms, and telehandlers, alongside an accessories line (ACCESSORYZERS) and a connected-fleet platform (ELEVATE/ELEVATE Live). Manufacturing is concentrated at a production facility in Mexico, with equipment shipped to dealer and rental-company branches globally; the company maintains wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in Brazil (Skyjack Brasil) and France (Skyjack SAS) and sells into more than seven countries across North America, South America, Europe, Australia/NZ, and Asia.
The business model is hardware sales-oriented: Skyjack manufactures equipment that is sold or consigned to equipment rental companies and dealer networks that, in turn, rent or resell to contractors and end users in construction, maintenance, and industrial applications. Pricing is quote-based through enterprise field sales representatives and channel partners, with no public price list. The company monetizes across three streams: new equipment sales (the core revenue engine), parts and accessories, and service/support including warranty, technical training, and service advisories. Recent product strategy has emphasized electrification — the Simply More campaign and a series of electric and hybrid-electric launches (SJ45 AJN, SJ45 ARJN, SJ3232 E, SJ6940 RT, SJ5545 E) target zero-emissions operations and lower total cost of ownership for rental fleet buyers.
Skyjack's go-to-market combines a global dealer network, direct enterprise sales, and e-commerce (parts and accessories). Telematics and fleet management software (ELEVATE, ELEVATE Live) are emerging as a customer-locking, higher-margin adjacency to the core hardware business. The customer base is dominated by large equipment rental operators (e.g., Cooper Equipment Rentals in Canada, Zeppelin in Europe), with a long tail of dealers and contractors. Headcount is reported in the 5,001-10,000 range, and the company has no disclosed funding history, operating as a captive unit of the publicly listed Linamar group.
Skyjack firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Skyjack
- Legal name
- Skyjack, Inc.
- Website
- https://skyjack.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Skyjack manufactures mobile elevating work platforms — scissor lifts, articulating and telescopic booms, telehandlers, and vertical mast lifts — for global equipment rental companies, dealers, and contractors in construction and industrial markets, operating as a Linamar Corporation subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Skyjack industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerial Work Platforms and Material Handling Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)
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Where Skyjack is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guelph
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Skyjack business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aerial Work Platform Sales: Manufacture and sale of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) including scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms, and telehandlers to rental companies, dealers, and contractors
- Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, accessories (ACCESSORYZERS), and consumables for equipment maintenance and repair
- Service and Support: Product support services, technical training, warranty services, and service advisory programs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based equipment pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Skyjack product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Skyjack designs, manufactures, and sells mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and material handling equipment, including vertical mast lifts, electric DC scissor lifts, rough terrain scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms, and telehandlers. The company also offers the ACCESSORYZERS accessory line, the ELEVATE and ELEVATE Live telematics and fleet management platforms, replacement parts, certified used equipment, and operator and service training programs. Sales are directed primarily at equipment rental companies, dealers, and construction and industrial contractors through a global distribution network.
Product overview
Skyjack manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and material handling equipment. The product line includes vertical mast lifts (SJ12/16 E, SJ20 E), DC electric scissor lifts (SJ3213/19 Micro through SJ5545 E), rough terrain scissor lifts (SJ6826/32 RT through SJ9664 RT), articulating boom lifts (SJ30 ARJE through SJ85 AJ), telescopic boom lifts (SJ40/45 T+ through SJ82/86 T), and telehandlers (SJ519 TH through ZB2044). The company also offers the ACCESSORYZERS accessory line and ELEVATE/ELEVATE Live fleet management platforms. Recent launches include electric and hybrid-electric variants (SJ45 AJN/ARJN, SJ3232 E, SJ6940 RT, SJ5545 E) designed for zero-emissions, low operating cost applications in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors. Skyjack is a Linamar Company.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Simply More: Product line tagline for electric and hybrid-electric equipment variants offering zero emissions and low operating costs.
- ACCESSORYZERS™
- ELEVATE
- ELEVATE Live
Products and services
- Vertical Mast Lifts Electric vertical mast lifts designed for low-level access applications in construction, maintenance, and industrial operations. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors through Skyjack's global distribution network.
- Electric DC Scissor Lifts Electric DC scissor lifts including micro (SJ3213/19), standard (SJ3215/19 E, SJ3220/26 E, SJ3232 E, SJ4726/32 E, SJ4740 E, SJ5545 E) models for indoor and outdoor construction, maintenance, and industrial applications with zero emissions and low operating costs. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Rough terrain scissor lifts (SJ6826/32 RT, SJ6940 RT, SJ9233 RT, SJ9243 RT, SJ9253 RT, SJ9664 RT) designed for demanding outdoor construction and industrial applications. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- Articulating Boom Lifts Articulating boom lifts (SJ30 ARJE, SJ45 AJ+, SJ45 AJN, SJ45 ARJN, SJ60 AJ+, SJ45/60 AJE+, SJ45/60 AJHE+, SJ85 AJ) providing elevated work access with zero-emission electric and hybrid-electric variants for construction, maintenance, and industrial applications. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- Telescopic Boom Lifts Telescopic boom lifts (SJ40/45 T+, SJ61/66 T+, SJ82/86 T) designed for extended reach and high-reach construction and maintenance applications. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- Telehandlers Telehandlers (SJ519 TH, SJ643 TH, SJ843 TH, SJ1044 TH, SJ1056 TH, SJ1256 THS, ZB2044) for material handling operations in construction and industrial applications, ranging from compact to heavy-duty models. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- ACCESSORYZERS Accessories Branded line of accessories and attachments (ACCESSORYZERS) that enhance the versatility and functionality of Skyjack aerial work platforms and material handling equipment. Sold to rental companies, dealers, and end users.
- ELEVATE Fleet Management Platform Telematics-based fleet management platform (ELEVATE) for monitoring and managing Skyjack equipment, providing utilization, location, and operational data to rental companies and fleet operators.
- ELEVATE Live Real-Time Monitoring ELEVATE Live real-time fleet monitoring and management system providing live equipment status, location, and operational visibility for Skyjack equipment owners and rental operators.
- Certified Used Equipment Pre-owned and certified used Skyjack aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material handling equipment available for purchase by rental companies, dealers, and contractors.
- Safety and Service Training Programs Safety, operational, and service training programs (ELEVATE and ELEVATE Live) for Skyjack equipment operators, technicians, and customer service staff, supporting safe use and proper maintenance of Skyjack machines.
Quantifiable outcome
- Operating cost reduction of 20-80% through fuel efficiency technologies
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Skyjack
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Skyjack technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Skyjack partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Cooper Equipment RentalsflagshipSkyjack partnered with Cooper Equipment Rentals for the fifth annual Golden Equipment campaign, launching 9 golden telehandlers, a gold trench shield, and a golden pump. The partnership supports local community initiatives focused on children's and family mental health, having raised over $575,000 since the campaign launched in 2022 with a new goal of $150,000 for 2026. Equipment is shipped directly from Skyjack's manufacturing facility in Mexico to Cooper's branches across Canada.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Skyjack competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- MEC Aerial Work Platforms: US-based manufacturer of scissor lifts and boom lifts targeting the rental industry; partial direct overlap with Skyjack's scissor and lower boom product lines.
- Dingli: Chinese MEWP manufacturer with rapidly growing global share in scissor lifts and booms; emerging low-cost competitive threat overlapping with Skyjack's mid-market and rental product lines.
- Zoomlion AWP: Chinese OEM with a growing aerial work platform portfolio spanning scissor lifts, booms, and telehandlers; an emerging global competitor to Skyjack in cost-sensitive segments.
Direct peers
- JLG Industries: Oshkosh-owned manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material handling equipment; Skyjack's largest direct competitor across scissor lifts, booms, and telehandlers serving the same rental-channel customers globally.
- Genie (Terex Corporation): Terex-owned MEWP manufacturer offering scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms, and material lifts; directly competes with Skyjack in nearly every product category in its lineup.
- Haulotte: French global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, including electric and rough-terrain scissor lifts and booms; overlaps directly with Skyjack in Europe and emerging markets with similar product ranges.
- Manitou Group: French manufacturer of telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and aerial work platforms; directly comparable to Skyjack in the telehandler category and a major European competitor.
- Niftylift: UK-based manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms including self-propelled booms, scissor lifts, and trailer-mounted platforms; directly competes with Skyjack in compact and mid-size MEWP categories.
- Snorkel (Aero Lift): Manufacturer of aerial work platforms — scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers — competing head-to-head with Skyjack in the rental channel globally.
Broad incumbents
- JCB: Major diversified heavy equipment OEM offering telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and access platforms; competes with Skyjack in telehandlers and increasingly in select MEWP categories from a much broader portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Skyjack leadership team
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Skyjack subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Skyjack funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Skyjack M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Skyjack
What does Skyjack do?
Skyjack designs, manufactures, and sells mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and material handling equipment, including vertical mast lifts, electric DC scissor lifts, rough terrain scissor lifts, articulating booms, telescopic booms, and telehandlers. The company also offers the ACCESSORYZERS accessory line, the ELEVATE and ELEVATE Live telematics and fleet management platforms, replacement parts, certified used equipment, and operator and service training programs. Sales are directed primarily at equipment rental companies, dealers, and construction and industrial contractors through a global distribution network.
Is Skyjack a public or private company?
Skyjack is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Skyjack founded?
Skyjack was founded in 1985. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Skyjack based?
Skyjack is headquartered in Guelph, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Skyjack make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aerial Work Platform Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Accessories and service and Support.
Who are Skyjack's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Dingli and Zoomlion AWP. Direct peers are JLG Industries, Genie (Terex Corporation), Haulotte, Manitou Group, Niftylift and Snorkel (Aero Lift). JCB is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Skyjack have an API?
No public API is recorded for Skyjack.
What industry is Skyjack in?
Skyjack's product category is Aerial Work Platforms and Material Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAJ, Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs), with a secondary code of IMACAFAD, Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3530.