About Us Our History Is Our Future. From the beginning, the Newman family knew that the quality of their products would make or break their business. After all, well-built, durable products mean satisfied customers. That should be the goal of any good business. Started as a family-owned marine repair shop in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Newmans has grown to become an innovative, quality-driven manufacturer of marine and recreational trailer products, each built on a foundation of over 35 years of experience creating the best products in the industry. Newmans' history is its future: Quality products built to satisfy our customers' outdoor lifestyles.