The Hoyer family are amongst the oldest makers of brass instruments in Saxony (Vogtland), Germany. Forebears of Meister Hans Hoyer are first mentioned in the early 19th Century, and Hans Hoyer (of Klingenthal) was one of the great and innovative horn makers in the region.

250 years later, Hans Hoyer is part of the B & S Group, and produces master craftsman-made instruments benefiting from a cooperation with the world's leading horn players.