Skyjack unveiled new products

Skyjack is reflecting on its memorable performance at The Rental Show in New Orleans and gearing up for 2019.

"Our team had a lot to showcase this year and it was our goal to engage with our guests at every stage of the event from the show itself, followed through to our VIP customer appreciation event on Bourbon Street," says Malcolm Early, vice president of marketing at Skyjack.

Skyjack unveiled new products including its first compact telehandler - the SJ519 TH.

Skyjack attracted strong interest in its off-highway telematics solution, ELEVATE. Powered by Trackunit, this solution was designed for off-highway fleets and the mobile roles that go along with them. Prior to the announcement, Skyjack already had over 7,000 units on order for customers looking to track utilisation, increase productivity and promote on-site safety.

Another key launch at The Rental Show was a partnership with Serious Labs and incorporating virtual reality in the future of operator training. "One of the real benefits of VR training is the ability to safely put the operator in risky situations so they can develop the necessary skills without the risk of physical harm. This gives the trainee proper respect for the equipment," says Ian McGregor, director of product safety at Skyjack.