INMALO – Succession
Supporting Demolition & Waste Recycling into the future

 06 August 2025

INMALO – Succession

INMALO is renowned for providing top-tier hydraulic attachments and versatile dust control systems to the construction, demolition, waste and quarrying industries.

Founded by Lt. Col. Arnost Polak in 1946, a veteran of the Czechoslovakian Air Force and 311 Squadron, International Marketers London Ltd. began in a London bedsit. The company began by supplying much-needed excavator and bulldozer tracks to support post-war demolition and rebuilding efforts.  Rapid growth led to the acquisition of a storage yard in Chertsey in the early 1950s. A respected industry figure, Polak adapted to evolving technology and customer needs. His son, John Polak joined the business in 1975 and by the 1980s, demolition methods advanced and Inmalo supported newer excavators with interchangeable hydraulic tools.

In 2011, the tradition extended to the third generation as John’s son Charles Polak also joined the family business and expanded the offering further with powerful dust suppression systems.

This year saw Charles take the helm as Managing Director with John taking a back seat but still keenly involved in Inmalo and his other projects.

Charles Polak said, “Our success has always been built on trust in providing high quality equipment, investing in stock availability with excellent back-up and service, which has been pivotal in creating long-term customer relationships and confidence. I’m looking forward to continuing the family business with the excellent team at Inmalo. My focus will be on finding innovative equipment to bring to the UK and supplying it with back up that is second to none.”

Inmalo’s 25 year relationship with Mantovanibenne (MBI) makes that the principal dealership, offering attachments such as Eagle 3 Scrap shears, Crackers, Pulverisers and Grapples. Over the 25 years Inmalo have expanded the offering to include Dust Suppression, Magnets, Breakers, Automatic quick couplers and more.

Product Highlights:

  1. MBI Eagle 3 Shears: Delivering 25-30% more power & designed for maximum reliability, featuring new larger cylinders and replaceable armoured plates.
  2. RP-IT Range Concrete Pulverisers: Enhanced durability with interchangeable jaw plates, these cater to a wide range of demolition & recycling projects.
  3. MBI MSG Grapples: Heavy-duty capabilities and reliability, designed and manufactured to deal with the rigors of the demolition and waste recycling industries.
  4. GIDA Hydraulic Magnet: Established for its power & reliability it has become the benchmark for magnets in the UK.
  5. Montabert Breakers: Montabert provide the most reliable, powerful and technically advanced breaker ranges for Demolition & Quarrying.
  6. Motofog: Specialists in mobile dust suppression, the rental fleet has become an integral part of the UK business.
  7. MB Dust Control Systems: Fan based dust suppression for demolition & recycling operations. A huge range of units are available including self-contained and telescopic mast options.
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