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Karl Heckman has been a business owner since 1990. The following articles and references in newspapers, books, and magazines
recognize his accomplishments. Much of Karl’s earliest business endeavors were in sporting goods including the repair
and restoration of antique and classical firearms. This evolved into niche market manufacturing and further grew to being
a Department of Defense subcontractor.
Here are a few examples of what the press says:
Cover Story:
Aiming at the bottom line: Double-barrel Strategy for Reducing Costs. “…..Heckman isn’t in it only
for the money. He likes what he does…….” Business to Business, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, June
1998 Synopsis of article: Successfully controlling costs is critical to Karl Heckman’s business.
Cover Story: Once a one-man shop… “…we need 20 [Karl] Heckmans in Park County…..” Economy section; Bozeman Daily Chronicle, January 31, 1999 Synopsis of Article: The positive impact
Heckman Specialties has made on Park County, Montana and methods used by Heckman for managing pricing and costs along with
local sources of help for businesses.
Cover Story: (Associated Press) “His expertise has won him an
international reputation…..” Local & State section; Billings Gazette, September 3, 2002 Synopsis
of Article: The unique approach Karl Heckman takes to doing business successfully, resulting in a backlog of work and loyal
customers
Local Man hits mark. “Heckman is also known for a machine that he designed and built….” Park County Weekly, August 21, 1996 Synopsis of article: Karl Heckman’s reputation for quality
and innovation brings him work from all over the US and 3 other countries.
Barrels, Bores & Resurrection ‘Heckman does a tremendous amount of specialty work and manufactures a machine for the trade…..’ Shooting
Sportsman, January/February 1994 Synopsis of article: Karl Heckman is an established expert in outside-the–box
business success.
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