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60 years with the masters of testing: Šárka Šotlíková

Our receptionist, Šárka Šotlíková, is one of the faces we see every day at SZÚ. And we are very happy about that! She is smiling, helpful, and caring—not only for visitors, but also for the plants, atmosphere, and well-being of our company. As part of the series "60 Years with the Masters of Testing," we talked to her about her work, her love of nature, and what keeps her going in life.

60 years with the masters of testing: Petr Buzek

Our next "master of testing" held a number of professional and managerial positions at SZÚ and played a significant role in transforming SZÚ into a modern certification authority of European standing.

60 years with the masters of testing: Petr Kuběna

17 Years with One Employer and a Head Full of Legislative Solutions. Petr Kuběna is something of a rarity in today’s fast-changing job market – he’s stayed loyal to one company for 17 years. And not just any company – it’s the Engineering Test Institute (SZÚ), where he’s grown from a testing technician to a certification expert and trainer. “I joined in February 2008. SZÚ is my very first – and so far only – workplace.”

60 years with the masters of testing: Chan Choi

A Message from the Other Side of the World: Chan Choi and Czech Testing Expertise in the Republic of Korea. On the occasion of SZÚ’s 60th anniversary, we’re sharing a personal message from our colleague, who contributes to strengthening professional cooperation and international trust in the quality of Czech testing – this time all the way in the Republic of Korea.

Invitation to the International Engineering Fair in Brno - MSV 2025

SZÚ will once again be part of the Czech National Exhibition at the International Engineering Fair in Brno this year! We kindly invite you!

Cooperation on the "Social Car" project

The Engineering Test Institute, s.p. has supported the "SOCIAL CAR" project for the ninth time. The project is based on the strong idea of supporting Czech institutions and facilities focused on the upbringing, education, rehabilitation, and integration of people with physical, mental, or other disabilities.

60 years with the masters of testing: Jiří Sobola

Our colleague began working in testing an impressive fifty years ago and continues to do so today. Read his fascinating story, interwoven with adventurous work missions to exotic parts of the world.

60 years with the masters of testing: Gyula Gál

The master of testing who opened the door to Hungary - on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the SZÚ, we present personalities who have pushed the boundaries of testing. This time, we talked to our colleague Gyula Gál, whose personal initiative led to the establishment of the SZÚ sales office in Hungary.

60 Years with the Masters of Testing: Jae-young Oh

We bring you not only the stories of the people who shape Czech testing from the inside, but also the voices of those who accompany us on this journey from the outside.

60 years with the masters of testing: Miroslav Prokop

Learn more about the story of a colleague who has dedicated 34 years to the testing industry. On the occasion of our sixtieth anniversary, we bring you the stories of the masters who have stood or still stand behind our tradition of honest Czech testing.