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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]], [[Meylan, Georges-Henri | Georges-Henri Meylan]]. | 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]], [[Meylan, Georges-Henri | 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 [[hairspring]]s. This also became part of MELB Holding. | |||
The name is an acronym of founder Meylan's children: "Meylan Edouard Léonore Bertrand". | |||
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Revision as of 12:19, 6 April 2021
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".