Skyjack Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 30 for 30 Partners Campaign
Skyjack is announcing at the American Rental Association's Annual gathering the celebration of its 30th anniversary with the 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS campaign in which nonprofit organizations can apply for the use of a Skyjack machine or, potentially, some other kind of support. Any worthy cause is welcome to apply for up to $2500 in assistance.
Guelph, Ontario , February 23, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Linamar Corporation’s (TSX:LNR) Skyjack Division is using The Rental Show, hosted annually by the American Rental Association, to kick off its celebration around its 30th business anniversary.
As part of the celebration, Skyjack is launching 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS, a charitable campaign where the company is searching for 30 worthwhile projects, spread across the world, that would benefit from the use of a Skyjack machine or, potentially, some other kind of support such as parts supplies or repairs. These machines plus the assistance would be supplied through Skyjack customers, with Skyjack covering the costs of up to $2,500 per project.
"Through the 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS Campaign, we are showing our gratitude for how our customers, communities and the industry have supported us consistently, allowing us to get where we are today—one of the world's leading suppliers of access equipment," said Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack.
Chi-ann Chang, Account Manager
“We are grateful that our customers, communities and the industry have supported us consistently, allowing us to get where we are today—one of the world’s leading suppliers of access equipment,” said Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack. “As such, we want to use the occasion to give something back. And the best way we can think to do this is via the company, the products and, most important, the customers that mean so much to us.”
Worthwhile projects
Skyjack is looking for projects that could benefit the community. For example, it could be a local charity’s shelter in need of renovation, an educational facility needing a Skyjack machine for classes or staging a local event, or a historical monument that’s in need of a facelift.
“The project could use the machine to set up for events, as part of conceptual art, or even for videoing of games at a sporting event,” Boehler said. “We will consider all ideas and choose them upon their merit.”
In the past, Skyjack have supported similar community projects such as loaning a SJ63 AJ articulating boom to assist The Arboretum, University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, to preserve rare trees including the Cucumber Tree, the first tree in Canada to be listed as endangered.
Skyjack also has a tradition of partnering with rental companies, such as United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, to participate in a Jobs for Veterans effort called STEP (Service- to-Employment Program), which helps military veterans throughout the United States transition from active duty to service technician careers.
In particular Skyjack is looking to offer support to the following types of facilities:
• Charitable organizations
• Museums
• Hospitals
• Historical societies
• Military Veteran charities
• Organizations that restore historical places or items, help with poverty
prevention, environment protection, education equality
“The 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS campaign is our way of thanking the customers and communities that have supported us and helped us succeed over the years,” Boehler said.
The 2015 Rental Show is taking place in New Orleans from Feb. 22 to 25, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
For organizations interested in submitting project ideas, visit: Skyjack.com.
About Skyjack
Skyjack provides rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple and reliable access and telehandler equipment so that they maximize utilization and their return on investment. Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lifts in 1985 and through the 1990’s grew to become a world leader in the aerial lift industry. Skyjack remains a dominant player which has adapted rapidly to the changing face of the industry. The product range now includes; Vertical mast lifts, DC electric scissors, Rough terrain scissors, Telescopic booms, Articulating booms, and Telehandlers. In 2002 Skyjack became part of the Linamar Corporation.
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified global manufacturing Company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The Company is made up of 2 operating segments – the Powertrain/Driveline segment and the Industrial segment which are further divided into 3 operating groups – Machining & Assembly, Forging, and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design, development and production of highly engineered products. The Company’s Machining & Assembly and Forging operating groups focus on precision metallic components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and driveline systems designed for global vehicle and industrial markets. The Company’s Skyjack operating group is noted for its innovative, high quality mobile industrial equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers. With more than 19,000 employees in 48 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 15 sales offices in 14 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, Linamar generated sales of $3.6 billion in 2013. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com
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