Maker record
Heller
Heller is a French maker of plastic scale models founded by Léo Jahiel. Its range includes aircraft, vehicles, ships and figures. The first kit was a 1/100-scale Sud Aviation Caravelle airliner, released in 1958. Heller later developed a broad catalogue of subjects, including aircraft, automobiles and sailing ships. Production moved to Trun, in the Orne department, in 1963.
- Founded
- 1957
- Countries
- France
- Locations
- Trun, France
- Founders
- Leo Jahiel
The story of Heller
The riveting journey of Heller began back in 1957. It was founded in France, which remains its primary target market. Through its enduring commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, Heller quickly gained a reputation among avid model builders. Over the years, Heller's reputation for producing high-quality, detailed models has only grown stronger. A fascinating fact about Heller's history is that it introduced the "Hellerman" concept in the 196s, where each model kit came with a small tool designed to apply cement - demonstrating Heller's innovative edge in the market.