Belron International Limited is a global leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services. Operating through more than ten major brands such as Carglass®, Safelite®, and Autoglass®, Belron serves a broad customer base worldwide. The company also manages vehicle glass and related insurance claims on behalf of insurance customers, positioning itself as a key player in the automotive aftermarket and insurance sectors.
Belron’s lobbying activities at the European Union level focus primarily on consumer affairs and automotive regulations, including those related to connected and autonomous vehicles. The firm is also engaged in issues concerning data protection, data spaces, and the digital economy, including legislation like the Data Act. Another significant area of interest is the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation, which affects competition and market dynamics in the automotive sector.
Since its first registration in the EU Transparency Register on April 29, 2021, Belron International Limited has maintained a relatively modest lobbying presence. It declares two lobbyists with a combined full-time equivalent (FTE) of 0.6, with no lobbyists accredited to the European Parliament. The company does not disclose personal data of its EU relations officers due to GDPR constraints.
Belron is categorized under “Companies & groups” in the Transparency Register and promotes its own interests and those of its members. The company is an associate member of the European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association (ADPA), reflecting its engagement with industry stakeholders around automotive data and standards.
Financially, Belron’s lobbying expenditures have ranged between €200,000 and €299,999 for the closed financial year of 2024. The firm has engaged intermediaries such as Fipra, Fleishman-Hillard, and Portland PR Europe Limited, with Fipra receiving between €100,000 and €199,999 for its services in 2024. Belron’s communication activities include general meetings with relevant stakeholders, including European Commission bodies, and the publication of thought leadership literature, though specifics of campaigns are yet to be determined.
Belron’s EU lobbying efforts are focused on influencing regulatory frameworks that impact the automotive glass repair and replacement market, data governance, and consumer protection in the context of evolving vehicle technologies. Its networking within the EU ecosystem is strategic, leveraging industry associations and specialized intermediaries to maintain its influence on policy development.
