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HISTORY

Founded in 2000, Skylift’s mission is to safely manufacture best-in-class equipment for the electric utility industry.

SKYLIFT HISTORY

  • 2000–2005

    • Incorporated by Nicholas Jarmoszuk and George Wojnowski in October 2000.
    • First machines were built in a 2,500-square-foot facility in Lorain, Ohio, with five employees.
    • The MA 39 original arborist model was introduced in 2003.
    • The Mini-Derrick 33 Track Drive, now the MD 4000, was released in 2005.
    • Expanded original facility to 5,000 square feet.
  • 2006–2010

    • The MD 6000 mini derrick rear easement machine was introduced in 2008, becoming Skylift’s best seller.
    • The Super Arborist 53, now the MA 53, was introduced in 2008.
    • Moved into a new 10,000-square-foot facility.
  • 2011–2015

    • Manufactured and delivered Skylift’s 1,000th machine.
    • Engineered a shorter, “Low Pro” MD 6000, now the industry standard.
    • The Patriot 40/50 digger derrick machine was introduced in 2011.
    • Increased in-house fabrication capabilities with commissioning of a Haas CNC machine.
  • 2016–2018

    • The CHAMP (Compact Hydraulic and Mobile Power) power supply unit was introduced in 2016.
    • The Mini-Linesman material handler, now the ML 53, was introduced in 2016.
    • Super Arborist, now the MA61/64 were introduced.

    • The Pioneer material handler was introduced in 2018.

    • Michael Naughton hired as president to improve operations.

  • 2019–PRESENT

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