The story
Founded by Johann Adam Heckel in 1831.1
Private company
Wilhelm Heckel GmbH
Logo: Non-free logo, via Wikipedia4
German woodwind musical instrument manufacturer
Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, also known simply as Heckel, is a manufacturer of woodwind instruments based in Wiesbaden, Germany. It is best known for its bassoons, which are considered some of the finest available in the world. The company was established in 1831 by the instrument maker Johann Adam Heckel.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1831Founded1
- Industrymusical instrument making1
- HeadquartersWiesbaden1
- Websiteheckel.de
- Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1
- LEI9676009GB14ITFXQJN533
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusIssued and current3
- Registered addressStettiner Straße 7, 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany3
- Registered withLocal Court Wiesbaden, HRB 58913
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Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, also known simply as Heckel, is a manufacturer of woodwind instruments based in Wiesbaden, Germany. It is best known for its bassoons, which are considered some of the finest available in the world. The company was established in 1831 by the instrument maker Johann Adam Heckel. It remains a family-owned business to this day.2
Leadership
Who has led Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohann Adam Heckel1
Timeline
- 1831Founded Founded1
Links
- Websiteheckel.de1
- WikipediaWilhelm Heckel GmbH
- WikidataQ459149
Sources
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- 1WikidataWilhelm Heckel GmbH on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWilhelm Heckel GmbH on Wikipedia
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsWilhelm Heckel GmbH logo by unknown, Non-free logo