About Us

Newton Enterprises was born in 1952, in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, when a small country store first opened its doors to serve local families and farmers. Originally operating as a Red & White store, it quickly became more than a place to shop, it was a gathering spot, a source of connection, and a cornerstone of the community.

As the decades passed, the business evolved alongside the people it served. Newton Enterprises expanded its offerings to include hardware, building materials, and construction services, growing from a humble general store into a trusted name in Manitoba’s building industry.

With every board sold and every project completed, the company built its reputation on reliability, integrity, and hard work, values that still define it today.

When the second generation of the Newton family took the reins in 1983, they carried forward that same spirit of craftsmanship and community.

Under their leadership, Newton Enterprises became known as a premier building materials supplier and general contractor throughout Portage la Prairie and beyond, helping to shape homes, businesses, and lives across Manitoba.

In 2024, Newton Enterprises began a new chapter when it was acquired by the McPhail Brothers, an entrepreneurial family with deep roots in Manitoba’s construction industry.

The McPhail Brothers bring fresh energy, innovation, and a shared respect for the legacy built over more than seven decades.

Their vision blends tradition with forward thinking, honouring the company’s past while expanding its future through new products, services, and community partnerships.

Today, Newton Enterprises continues to stand for what it always has: trust, quality, and a deep commitment to building Manitoba—one project, one relationship, and one community at a time.

1952

Newton Enterprises opens shop in the Red & White store in Newton, MB. Jake Funk and Frank Warkentin lead the business as it grows to become a full-service lumber yard.

1983

Newton Enterprises is reorganized and the torch is passed to the next generation. The company remains family owned and operated.

1987

The first retail store is built in Portage in Portage La Prairie in the current Fountain Tire location and opens as the Do-It Centre.

1992

A new, 12,000 SF retail store and construction offices are opened in Newton, MB.

1995

Newton Enterprises establishes a relationship with SG Kai in Tokyo Japan. Over the next 3 years, more than 140 projects are fabricated in Newton, MB and shipped to Japan.

2002

Newton Enterprises opens Newport Design Interiors in Portage to accommodate increasing flooring sales at their Do-It Center stores.

2004
Newton Enterprises joins RONA as the first independently owned and operated RONA location in Western Canada.

2007

Newton Enterprises consolidates their retail businesses into a single 60,000 SF location at the Portage La Prairie Shoppers Mall, making it the largest dealer owned rona in western Canada.

2019

Newton Enterprises relocates their office in Newton, MB to the RONA Building Centre in Portage La Prairie, allowing Newton Enterprises to provide an elevated level of service.

2024
Newton Enterprises was purchased by the McPhail Brothers.

2025
McPhail Homes joins the Newton Enterprises family of companies.