Larry Nancarrow, Skyjack’s Product Application Specialist and
Senior AWP Training Instructor is pleased to announce a new home
for the Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT) program offered by
Skyjack Inc, Division of Linamar Corporation. Based out of
the recently completed state-of-the-art Linamar Technical
Center, training courses will be offered for both Scissor Lift
and Self Propelled Boom models.
“I am very pleased and looking forward to be working with
our customers and various Linamar facilities to provide
AWP Training at The Centre” noted Nancarrow. If you are
an external customer and wish to acquire more information
please contact Larry Nancarrow direct at 1-877-288-8403.
Linamar facilities who would like to schedule training should contact
Maja Schweiger, Training Coordinator, at 519-515-0001, Ext. 343.
Skyjack is the fi rst AWP Training Centre in Canada and offers Power
Accessed License (PAL) training which conforms to ISO18878 Standards.
Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift work platforms in 1986 and through the 1990’s grew to over 30% market share to become a world leader in this sector of the aerial lift industry. Skyjack remains a dominant player who has adapted rapidly to the changing face of the industry.
Quality and reliability are the hallmarks that have given Skyjack a solid reputation as the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the world. Skyjack products are manufactured, sold and supported worldwide. In August 2002 Skyjack was purchased by Linamar Corporation (LNR, TSX), a leading manufacturer of precision-machined components, assemblies and modules. Linamar’s solid balance sheet gives Skyjack increased strength and long-term stability. Currently, Skyjack has production facilities in Canada, the United States, and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
Skyjack produces a full line of self propelled scissor lifts with elevated work heights reaching up to 56ft. Skyjack became the industry leader by providing machine features combining durability, quality, and serviceability, making Skyjack scissor lifts world renowned for product reliability. Skyjacks current Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms featuring work heights ranging from 45 to 71ft with plans to further expand the boom lift product line.
Most recently, the acquisition of Volvo’s Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment completed in August of 2007. This Expands Skyjack’s Telehandler product offering resulting in the VR series and Zoom Boom series telehandlers and provides additional manufacturing capacity to further the company’s growth.
Skyjack continues leading the industry engineering reliable lift solutions by people who care.