INTERVIEW WITH HEYM

IN CONVERSATION WITH THOMAS WOLKMANN

Heym from Germany is well known for the quality double and magazine rifles that they manufacture. With a proud history dating back to 1865 and a reputation for quality, Heym is regarded as one of the world’s premier rifle and shotgun manufacturers. Their products are exported worldwide. Heym’s headquarter is in Gleichamberg, Germany and is owned by Thomas Wolkmann, a keen hunter, and his two sons, Bjoern and Niels. SA JAGTER/HUNTER recently had the opportunity to talk to Thomas about his vision for Heym as well as the company’s current products.

Q: Thomas, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. When did you first become involved with Heym?

I bought the company in 1998. At the time, I was finishing up my career in the field of civil engineering and was looking for a new challenge. When I noticed that Heym was for