SURFIN TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE
2025

With over 20 years of experience in surface treatment, Petr Hlaváček has been part of Henkel since 2011, working as a Technical Sales Engineer. He supports key customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, specializing in chemical surface pretreatments, process optimization, and defect resolution - all with the goal of improving production quality and efficiency.

With over 30 years of experience in powder coating, Sergey Guskov is a recognized expert in industrial surface treatment. As Sales Manager at Nordson Deutschland, he supports customers across several European regions, helping them implement advanced powder coating technologies. His expertise spans a wide range of applications - from enameling to coating aluminum profiles - always with a focus on process optimization and innovation.

A graduate of the Czech Technical University in Prague with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, he brings decades of experience in automation and manufacturing. As Head of the Technical Department at Lindab, he led the implementation of automated production lines and the integration of new machines and robotics into mass production. In addition to his corporate role, he spent over thirty years running his own business, combining deep technical expertise with practical, hands-on industry knowledge.

Aleš Habe has 14 years of experience in blasting technology, gained at a company with a 75-year tradition in surface treatment. Specializing in optimizing blasting processes, he focuses on innovation and efficiency in industrial applications, helping customers improve quality and reduce costs.

Tuna Bora Elmastaş has 18 years of experience with AkzoNobel, where he built his career at the company’s site in İzmir. Since 2021, he has been leading the Industrial and Consumer segment for the EMEA region, focusing on strategic development and coordinating operations across 20 countries. His expertise spans distribution, export sales, technical support, and customer service.

Passionate about powder coating since his early years, he began his career at SURFIN Technology, working his way up from Sales Representative to Owner and Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company has transformed from a trading-focused business into a technology-driven leader in coating automation and robotics across Central Europe. His vision is to position SURFIN as a trusted and versatile partner for surface treatment solutions beyond powder coating.

Tomáš Habán specializes in industrial automation with a focus on surface treatment. With over 15 years of experience, he has delivered numerous projects in robotic coating processes and next-generation industrial systems. His previous role at ABB provided him with in-depth expertise in robot control and software. Today, he focuses on advancing automation technologies at SURFIN Technology.

Active in the surface treatment industry since 2012, he has held roles ranging from Quality Manager of a surface treatment line to working at an R&D center for application technologies in Denmark. He later moved into sales, combining technical expertise with customer-focused solutions. His focus lies in quality control, measurement, digitalization, and process optimization - helping companies improve the accuracy and efficiency of their production processes.

František Klučár brings 12 years of experience, primarily from the automotive industry, where he specialized in 3D design and demolding of plastic components for both interiors and exteriors. He has deep expertise in design methodologies, A-class surfaces, large-scale 3D printing, and industrial design. At SURFIN Technology, he focuses on custom masking and hanging solutions, helping customers optimize their coating processes.