MELB Holding

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The MELB Holding is an independent holding company with a family structure based in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, which is characterized by its proven watchmaking know-how and high industry expertise. It is led by former boss at Audemars Piguet, Georges-Henri Meylan. MELB Holding owns the haute horology brands, H. Moser & Cie. and Hautlence.

MELB was formed in 2012 to acquire the Hautlence and H. Moser & Cie. brands which were struggling at the time. The Moser brand was part of Moser Watch Holding AG, which also owned Precision Engineering AG, a producer of escapement components including hairsprings. This also became part of MELB Holding.

The name is an acronym of founder Meylan's children: "Meylan Edouard Léonore Bertrand".