On October 2, 2026, Betz-Chrom GmbH in Gräfelfing hosted Member of the European Parliament Christine Singer for a political discussion. Singer has been a member of the European Parliament since 2024, where she focuses, among other things, on issues related to the environment, public health, and agriculture.
The visit focused on regulatory issues of particular relevance to the electroplating and surface treatment industry. Discussions covered chromium(VI), the current proposal for restrictions, as well as potential limit values and their impact on companies in the industry. The meeting thus addressed an issue that has long been a concern for many businesses in the surface treatment sector.
Regulation and Industry Practice
Christine Singer serves on various committees. Her visit to Betz-Chrom gave the Member of Parliament the opportunity to connect the practical requirements of an electroplating facility with political and regulatory developments at the European level.
For the industry, direct dialogue with policymakers is particularly important in areas where substance restrictions, limit values, and permitting issues have direct consequences for production processes, investments, and planning certainty. Accordingly, the meeting in Gräfelfing served to bring a company’s practical perspective into the political discussion.
Other topics discussed during the visit
In addition to regulatory issues, the discussion also covered work-life balance, volunteer work, and the topic of vocational training. In particular, recruiting and training skilled workers remains a key issue for the future for many companies in the surface treatment industry.
Betz-Chrom praised the visit as a constructive exchange. The company thanked Christine Singer “for the open dialogue and her genuine interest in the work and challenges facing the company and the entire industry.”