Established in 1965, Owens® was the first to make the classic fifth wheel hitch and the Owens fifth wheel recreational trailer. The successful business has soon evolved into the providing of a wide variety of commercial trailers. In 1977 the company presented its first aluminum running board, which allowed the customer to easy unlock the fifth wheel hitch in the truck bed. Now Owens is a strong and well-respected company that is a dominant force in the automotive aftermarket with its product lines of American made fiberglass, plastic, and aluminum running boards, dog boxes, aluminum tool boxes, garage and trailer accessories, and other products.