Owens Products Running Boards Made in the USA. Owens Classic was created 1965 with the invention of the Classic fifth wheel hitch and the Owens fifth wheel recreational trailer. In time, the business evolved and grew into the manufacturing of a variety of commercial trailers using the same fifth wheel concept. Along the way, Owens designed the first aluminum running board in the market in 1977, which made it easier for our fifth wheel customers the to reach and unlock the fifth wheel hitch located in the truck bed.In 1989, Owens sold the fifth wheel hitch and a few years later also sold its trailer manufacturing plant, enabling the company to concentrate on its core business: automotive accessories.Owens is a dominant force in the automotive aftermarket with product lines of plastic, fiberglass and aluminum running boards, aluminum tool boxes, dog boxes,K9 containment units, Jeep hoods, garage and trailer accessories, as well as it's custom-made products. Our products encompass nearly every make and model of truck, van, SUV and more from Ford, to Jeep, to Nissan and beyond.During November 2007, Gary Kirtley, II purchased Owens Products and made several internal changes. Today, the company is a strong and profitable company continuing to be family-owned and -operated.All of the high-quality products that Owens sells are proudly made right here in the USA at our state-of-the-art facility in Sturgis, MI.