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Official Form 1 (10/06) United States Bankruptcy Court Voluntary Petition

Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle):

All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 8 years(include married, maiden, and trade names):

Last four digits of Soc. Sec./Complete EIN or other Tax ID No. (if more than one, state all):

Street Address of Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State):

County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business:

Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address):

Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor(if different from street address above):

Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle):

All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last 8 years(include married, maiden, and trade names):

Last four digits of Soc. Sec./Complete EIN or other Tax ID No. (if more than one, state all):

Street Address of Joint Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State):

County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business:

Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address):

ZIP Code ZIP Code

ZIP Code ZIP Code

Type of Debtor

(Form of Organization)(Check one box)

Individual (includes Joint Debtors) See Exhibit D on page 2 of this form. Corporation (includes LLC and LLP) Partnership Other (If debtor is not one of the above entities,

check this box and state type of entity below.)

Filing Fee (Check one box) Full Filing Fee attached

Filing Fee to be paid in installments (applicable to individuals only). Mustattach signed application for the court's consideration certifying that the debtoris unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule 1006(b). See Official Form 3A.

Filing Fee waiver requested (applicable to chapter 7 individuals only). Mustattach signed application for the court's consideration. See Official Form 3B.

Nature of Business(Check one box)

Health Care Business Single Asset Real Estate as defined

in 11 U.S.C. § 101 (51B) Railroad Stockbroker Commodity Broker Clearing Bank Other Tax-Exempt Entity

(Check box, if applicable) Debtor is a tax-exempt organization

under Title 26 of the United StatesCode (the Internal Revenue Code).

Chapter of Bankruptcy Code Under Whichthe Petition is Filed (Check one box)

Chapter 7 Chapter 9 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognitionof a Foreign Main Proceeding

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognitionof a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding

Nature of Debts(Check one box)

Debts are primarily consumer debts, Debts are primarilydefined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(8) as business debts."incurred by an individual primarily fora personal, family, or household purpose."

Chapter 11 DebtorsCheck one box:Debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).Debtor is not a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).

Check if:Debtor’s aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owedto insiders or affiliates) are less than $2 million.

Check all applicable boxes:A plan is being filed with this petition.

Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or moreclasses of creditors, in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b).

THIS SPACE IS FOR COURT USE ONLYStatistical/Administrative InformationDebtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there will be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

Estimated Number of Creditors1- 50- 100- 200- 1000- 5001- 10,001- 25,001- 100,001- OVER49 99 199 999 5,000 10,000 25,000 50,000 100,000 100,000

Estimated Assets $0 to $10,001 to $100,001 to $1,000,001 to More than

$10,000 $100,000 $1 million $100 million $100 million

Estimated Liabilities$0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $1,000,001 to More than

$50,000 $100,000 $1 million $100 million $100 million

District of Minnesota

*** Clinton E. Cutler 158094 ***

Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc.

41-1602321

207 South Highway 10Royalton, MN

Morrison

56373

Official Form 1 (10/06) FORM B1, Page 2 Voluntary Petition(This page must be completed and filed in every case)

Name of Debtor(s):

All Prior Bankruptcy Cases Filed Within Last 8 Years (If more than two, attach additional sheet) Location Case Number: Date Filed:

Where Filed:

Location Case Number: Date Filed:Where Filed:

Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner, or Affiliate of this Debtor (If more than one, attach additional sheet)Name of Debtor: Case Number: Date Filed:

District: Relationship: Judge:

Exhibit A

(To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g.,forms 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commissionpursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934and is requesting relief under chapter 11.)

Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition.

Exhibit CDoes the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety?

Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition.

No.

Exhibit D(To be completed by every individual debtor. If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must complete and attach a separate Exhibit D.)

Exhibit D completed and signed by the debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.If this is a joint petition:

Exhibit D also completed and signed by the joint debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.

Information Regarding the Debtor - Venue(Check any applicable box)

Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District.There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District.Debtor is a debtor in a foreign proceeding and has its principal place of business or principal assets in the United States inthis District, or has no principal place of business or assets in the United States but is a defendant in an action orproceeding [in a federal or state court] in this District, or the interests of the parties will be served in regard to the reliefsought in this District.

Statement by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property(Check all applicable boxes)

Landlord has a judgment against the debtor for possession of debtor's residence. (If box checked, complete the following.)

(Name of landlord that obtained judgment)

(Address of landlord)

Debtor claims that under applicable nonbankruptcy law, there are circumstances under which the debtor would bepermitted to cure the entire monetary default that gave rise to the judgment for possession, after the judgment forpossession was entered, and

Debtor has included in this petition the deposit with the court of any rent that would become due during the 30-day periodafter the filing of the petition.

Exhibit B(To be completed if debtor is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts.)

I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that Ihave informed the petitioner that [he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11,12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief availableunder each such chapter. I further certify that I delivered to the debtor the noticerequired by 11 U.S.C. §342(b).

XSignature of Attorney for Debtor(s) (Date)


- None -

- None -

Official Form 1 (10/06) FORM B1, Page 3 Voluntary Petition(This page must be completed and filed in every case)

Name of Debtor(s):

SignaturesSignature(s) of Debtor(s) (Individual/Joint)

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided inthis petition is true and correct.[If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily consumerdebts and has chosen to file under chapter 7] I am aware that I mayproceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United StatesCode, understand the relief available under each such chapter, andchoose to proceed under chapter 7.[If no attorney represents me and no bankruptcy petition preparersigns the petition] I have obtained and read the notice requiredby 11 U.S.C. §342(b).I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, UnitedStates Code, specified in this petition.

XSignature of Debtor

XSignature of Joint Debtor

Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney)

Date

Signature of Attorney

XSignature of Attorney for Debtor(s)

Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s)

Firm Name

Address

Telephone Number

Date

Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership)

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided inthis petition is true and correct, and that I have been authorized tofile this petition on behalf of the debtor.The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11,United States Code, specified in this petition.

XSignature of Authorized Individual

Printed Name of Authorized Individual

Title of Authorized Individual

Date

Signature of a Foreign Representative I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petitionis true and correct, that I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a foreignproceeding, and that I am authorized to file this petition.(Check only one box.)

I request relief in accordance with chapter 15 of title 11. United States Code.Certified copies of the documents required by 11 U.S.C. §1515 are attached.

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §1511, I request relief in accordance with the chapterof title 11 specified in this petition. A certified copy of the order grantingrecognition of the foreign main proceeding is attached.

XSignature of Foreign Representative

Printed Name of Foreign Representative

Date

Signature of Non-Attorney Bankruptcy Petition Preparer

I declare under penalty of perjury that: (1) I am a bankruptcypetition preparer as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 110; (2) I prepared thisdocument for compensation and have provided the debtor with acopy of this document and the notices and information requiredunder 11 U.S.C. §§ 110(b), 110(h), and 342(b); and, (3) if rules orguidelines have been promulgated pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 110(h)setting a maximum fee for services chargeable by bankruptcypetition preparers, I have given the debtor notice of the maximumamount before preparing any document for filing for a debtor oraccepting any fee from the debtor, as required in that section.Official Form 19B is attached.

Printed Name and title, if any, of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer

Social Security number (If the bankrutpcy petition preparer is notan individual, state the Social Security number of the officer,principal, responsible person or partner of the bankruptcy petitionpreparer.)(Required by 11 U.S.C. § 110.)

Address

X

Date

Signature of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer or officer, principal,responsible person,or partner whose Social Security number isprovided above.

Names and Social Security numbers of all other individuals whoprepared or assisted in preparing this document unless thebankruptcy petition preparer is not an individual:

If more than one person prepared this document, attach additionalsheets conforming to the appropriate official form for each person.

A bankruptcy petition preparer’s failure to comply with theprovisions of title 11 and the Federal Rules of BankruptcyProcedure may result in fines or imprisonment or both 11 U.S.C.§110; 18 U.S.C. §156.


/s/ Clinton E. Cutler

Clinton E. Cutler 158094

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

200 South Sixth StreetSuite 4000Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425

612.492.7000 Fax: 612.492.7077

January 4, 2007

Joel E. Newman

/s/ Joel E. Newman

President

January 4, 2007

Form 1008-1 - Proof Of Authority To Sign And File Petition

United States Bankruptcy CourtDistrict of Minnesota

In re Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc. Case No.Debtor(s) Chapter 11

STATEMENT REGARDING AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND FILE PETITION

I, Joel E. Newman , declare under penalty of perjury that I am the President of Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc. , a Minnesota corporation and that on January 3, 2007 the following resolutionwas duly adopted by the Board of Directors of this corporation:

"Whereas, it is in the best interest of this corporation to file a voluntary petition in the United States BankruptcyCourt pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code;

Be It Therefore Resolved, that Joel E. Newman , President of this corporation, is authorized and directed toexecute and deliver all documents necessary to perfect the filing of a chapter 11 voluntary bankruptcy case onbehalf of the corporation; and

Be It Further Resolved, that Joel E. Newman , President of this corporation, is authorized and directed toappear in all bankruptcy proceedings on behalf of the corporation, and to otherwise do and perform all acts and deeds andto execute and deliver all necessary documents on behalf of the corporation in connection with such bankruptcy case; and

Be It Further Resolved, that Joel E. Newman , President of this corporation, is authorized and directed toemploy Clinton E. Cutler , attorney and the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to represent the corporation insuch bankruptcy case."

Date January 3, 2007 Signature /s/ Joel E. NewmanJoel E. NewmanPresident

LOCAL RULE REFERENCE: 1008-1

Form 4(10/05)

United States Bankruptcy CourtDistrict of Minnesota

In re Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc. Case No.Debtor(s) Chapter 11

LIST OF CREDITORS HOLDING 20 LARGEST UNSECURED CLAIMS

Following is the list of the debtor's creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims. The list is prepared inaccordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(d) for filing in this chapter 11 [or chapter 9] case. The list does not include (1)persons who come within the definition of "insider" set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 101, or (2) secured creditors unless the value ofthe collateral is such that the unsecured deficiency places the creditor among the holders of the 20 largest unsecured claims.If a minor child is one of the creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims, indicate that by stating "a minor child" anddo not disclose the child's name. See 11 U.S.C. § 112; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(m).

(1)

Name of creditor and completemailing address including zipcode

(2)

Name, telephone number and completemailing address, including zip code, ofemployee, agent, or department of creditorfamiliar with claim who may be contacted

(3)

Nature of claim (tradedebt, bank loan,government contract,etc.)

(4)

Indicate if claim iscontingent,unliquidated,disputed, or subjectto setoff

(5)

Amount of claim [ifsecured, also statevalue of security]

FLOE International48473 State Hwy 65McGregor, MN 55760-9514

Wayne G FloeFLOE International48473 State Hwy 65McGregor, MN 55760-9514800/336-6337

Civil Judgment Disputed 1,912,553.96

Rider Bennett LLP33 S 8th StSte 4900Minneapolis, MN 55402

Max RamseyRider Bennett LLP33 S 6th StSte 4900Minneapolis, MN 55402612/340-8900

Goods andor/Services

353,134.63

Superior Extrusion Inc118 Ave GGwinn, MI 49841

Randy DeboultSuperior Extrusion Inc118 Ave GGwinn, MI 49841906/346-7308


285,544.84

Alexandria Extrusions401 Cty Rd 22 NWAlexandria, MN 56308

Tom SchabelAlexandria Extrusions401 Cty Rd 22 NWAlexandria, MN 56308320/762-7651


212,153.11

Thruflow1239 Dufferin AveSte BWallaceburg ONTARIO N8A2W3

Paul OttoThruflow1239 Dufferin AveSte BWallaceburg ONTARIO 8A 2W3888/478-3569


195,173.91

RL Ryerson Co IncN 58 W14500 Shawn CirMenomonee Falls, WI 53051

Hank WozneilRL Ryerson Co IncN 58 W14500 Shawn CirMenomonee Falls, WI 53051262/252-2000


130,329.05

Tie Down Engineering5901 Wheaton DrAtlanta, GA 30336

Daniel McCranieTie Down Engineering5901 Wheaton DrAtlanta, GA 30336404/344-0000


128,571.53

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In re Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc. Case No.Debtor(s)

LIST OF CREDITORS HOLDING 20 LARGEST UNSECURED CLAIMS(Continuation Sheet)

(1)


(2)


(3)


(4)


(5)


Greenball Corp2525 El Presido StLong Beach, CA 90810

Brent RudyGreenball Corporation2525 El Presido StLong Beach, CA 90810800/426-4068


117,303.49

Runestone Mfg IncPO Box 108Hwy 55 WKensington, MN 56343

Bill SchultterRunestone Mfg IncPO Box 108Hwy 55 WKensington, MN 56343320/965-2242


104,143.99

Action Fabricating IncPO Box 1636Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-1636

Joe GronesAction Fabricating IncPO Box 1636Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-1636218/847-4034


59,662.86

Chase Card SvcsPO Box 94014Palatine, IL 60094-4014

Credit ManagerChase Card SvcsPO Box 94014Palatine, IL 60094-4014800/346-5538


56,416.09

Premier Materials Tech Inc7401 Central AveMinneapolis, MN 55432

Keith BoulaisPremier Materials Tech Inc7401 Central AveMinneapolis, MN 55432800/262-2275


52,949.15

Greenwood ProductsSDS-12-2210PO Box 86Minneapolis, MN 55486-2210

Kevin BerryGreenwood ProductsSDS-12-2210PO Box 86Minneapolis, MN 55486-2210800/333-3898


45,669.26

Extrusion Painting Inc3173 Paysphere CirChicago, IL 60674

George GazepisExtrusion Painting Inc3173 Paysphere CirChicago, IL 60674734/427-8700


40,289.42

Fulton - Cequent Trailer ProdPO Box 8Mosinee, WI 54455

Dave CyrtmusFulton - Cequent Trailer ProdPO Box 8Mosinee, WI 54455715/693-9230


33,736.47

Wrisco Industries Inc6075 W 115th StAlsip, IL 60803

Frank DuffyWrisco Industries Inc6075 W 115th StAlsip, IL 60803800/627-8036


27,764.43


In re Newmans' Manufacturing, Inc. Case No.Debtor(s)

LIST OF CREDITORS HOLDING 20 LARGEST UNSECURED CLAIMS(Continuation Sheet)

(1)


(2)


(3)


(4)


(5)


Optronics33765 Treasury CtrChicago, IL 60694-3700

Roger PhillipsOptronics33765 Treasury CtrChicago, IL 60694-3700800/364-5483


25,763.03

Beinhorn Porter & Mayer LtdPO Box 206Staples, MN 56479

Randy BeinhornBeinhorn Porter & Mayer LtdPO Box 206Staples, MN 56479218/894-1399


23,305.00

Minn-Alaska TransportPO Box 100760Anchorage, AK 99510-0760

Minn-Alaska TransportPO Box 100760Anchorage, AK 99510-0760907/746-3950


22,675.00

Expert Research Group Inc1209 Hartford AveSt Paul, MN 55116

Catherine FlynnExpert Research Group Inc1209 Hartford AveSt Paul, MN 55116651/699-2470


22,573.75

DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURYON BEHALF OF A CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP

I, the President of the corporation named as the debtor in this case, declare under penalty of perjury that I haveread the foregoing list and that it is true and correct to the best of my information and belief.

Date January 4, 2007 Signature /s/ Joel E. NewmanJoel E. NewmanPresident

Penalty for making a false statement or concealing property: Fine of up to $500,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years or both.18 U.S.C. §§ 152 and 3571.


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Associated Bank NA1395 COMMERCE DRIVEMENDOTA HEIGHTS MN 55120

EXTRUSION PAINTING INC3173 PAYSPHERE CIRCLECHICAGO IL 60674

Action Fabricating IncPO Box 1636Detroit Lakes MN 56502-1636

Alexandria Extrusions401 Cty Rd 22 NWAlexandria MN 56308

Beinhorn Porter & Mayer LtdPO Box 206Staples MN 56479

Chase Card SvcsPO Box 94014Palatine IL 60094-4014

Expert Research Group Inc1209 Hartford AveSt Paul MN 55116

Extrusion Painting Inc3173 Paysphere CirChicago IL 60674

FLOE International48473 State Hwy 65McGregor MN 55760-9514

Fulton - Cequent Trailer ProdPO Box 8Mosinee WI 54455

Greenball Corp2525 El Presido StLong Beach CA 90810

Greenwood ProductsSDS-12-2210PO Box 86Minneapolis MN 55486-2210

Minn-Alaska TransportPO Box 100760Anchorage AK 99510-0760

Optronics33765 Treasury CtrChicago IL 60694-3700

Premier Materials Tech Inc7401 Central AveMinneapolis MN 55432

Rider Bennett LLP33 S 8th StSte 4900Minneapolis MN 55402

RL Ryerson Co IncN 58 W14500 Shawn CirMenomonee Falls WI 53051

Runestone Mfg IncPO Box 108Hwy 55 WKensington MN 56343

Superior Extrusion Inc118 Ave GGwinn MI 49841

Thruflow1239 Dufferin AveSte BWallaceburg ONTARIO N8A 2W3

Tie Down Engineering5901 Wheaton DrAtlanta GA 30336

Wrisco Industries Inc6075 W 115th StAlsip IL 60803

Chad Drown, Esq.90 S 7th StreetSuite 2200Minneapolis MN 55402

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Form 1007-1 – Statement Of Compensation By Debtor’s Attorney

United States Bankruptcy Court District of Minnesota

In re Newmans’ Manufacturing, Inc. Case No. Debtor(s) Chapter 11

STATEMENT OF COMPENSATION BY ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR(S)

The undersigned, pursuant to Local Rule 1007-1, Bankruptcy Rule 2016(b) and § 329(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, states that:

1. The undersigned is the attorney for the debtor(s) in this case and files this statement as required by applicable rules.

2. (a) The filing fee paid by the undersigned to the clerk for the debtor(s) in this case is: $ 1,039.00

(b) The compensation paid or agreed to be paid by the debtor(s) to the undersigned is: hourly rate as allowed by the Court

(c) Prior to filing this statement, the debtor(s) paid to the undersigned: $ $0.00 (d) The unpaid balance due and payable by the debtors(s) to the undersigned is: As allowed

3. The services rendered or to be rendered include the following:

(a) analysis of the financial situation and rendering advice and assistance to the debtor in determining whether to file a petition under Title 11 of the United States Code;

(b) preparation and filing of the petition, exhibits, attachments, schedules, statements and lists and other documents required by the court;

(c) representation of the debtor(s) at the meeting of creditors;

(d) negotiations with creditors; and other Chapter 11 services.

4. The source of all payments by the debtor(s) to the undersigned was or will be from earnings or other current compensation of the debtor(s), and the undersigned has not received and will not receive any transfer of property other than such payments by the debtor(s), except as follows: None.

5. The undersigned has not shared or agreed to share with any other person other than with members of undersigned’s law firm any compensation paid or to be paid.

Dated: January 4, 2007 Signed: /s/ Clinton E. Cutler Clinton E. Cutler (#158094) Attorney for Debtor(s) Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425 612.492.7000 Fax: 612.492-7077

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