Huisman Czech Republic strengthens production in Sviadnov. New Fabrication & Assembly Manager appointed Štefan Novák
Sviadnov, September 24, 2025 – Huisman Czech Republic, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge technologies for the offshore industry and energy sector, has appointed a new Fabrication & Assembly Manager. The role has been taken up by Štefan Novák, an experienced manager with a long track record in engineering and the automotive industry. The company expects his arrival to further enhance efficiency, quality and safety in production.
Over the course of his career, Štefan Novák has worked across a wide range of production areas, from machining and heat treatment to toolmaking and foundry operations. Step by step, he advanced into managerial positions, leading larger teams and overseeing production in demanding environments with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and safety. He considers Huisman’s production portfolio to be particularly inspiring, as it comprises technologically sophisticated and unique equipment with a significant impact on global industry.
“Huisman impressed me with its technical excellence and international scope. It is a company that develops and manufactures unique equipment with high added value. The corporate culture also plays a major role for me, with its strong emphasis on safety, quality, innovation and people development. This environment represents a professional challenge and an opportunity for me to apply my experience while growing together with the team and moving forward,” said Štefan Novák, Fabrication & Assembly Manager, Huisman Czech Republic.
His main goal at Huisman is to ensure efficient and competitive production that is also sustainable in the long term. His priorities remain high production quality and safety, reliable delivery performance, and continuous process optimisation. He places equal emphasis on people development: “I want to create an environment where people understand their role, have room to grow, and feel pride in what we are able to achieve together,” adds Štefan Novák.
In terms of production modernisation, Štefan Novák and his team will focus on making use of digitalisation, smart technologies and lean manufacturing principles. “Together, we will be looking for solutions that deliver tangible added value, such as the digitalisation of production documentation, efficiency monitoring systems, or predictive maintenance methods,” explains Štefan Novák.
