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December 5, 2016 2016 Power Players

Gordon Lankton: Behind the Scenes

Gordon Lankton, Retired president of Nypro Inc.

Lankton could have kept his money all to himself when he was in charge of Nypro, a maker of plastic molded parts, but instead, he decided to share the wealth, a decision that reverberates today in Clinton. In 1998, under Lankton's leadership, Nypro became employee-owned, which allowed employees to reap the financial rewards of the company's success. Dozens of employees eventually became millionaires and countless others benefited from having equity in the firm.

Even after his retirement, Lankton's presence is still very much felt in Clinton. In 2006, he founded the Museum of Russian Icons, which today has the largest collection of its kind in North America and one of the largest outside of Russia, attracting 16,000 visitors annually. Lankton's investment in Clinton's downtown added needed vitality and spurred business growth.

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How can manufacturing firms excel in Central Mass?

Stay ahead of the competition, and provide the best products and services that no one else does.

Gathered below are the other Central Massachusetts' 2016 Power Players:

Standard Bearers: Long-time forces in the business community

Trail Blazers: Pioneers setting the latest economic trends

Behind the Scenes: People in the background who keep the wheels turning

Next Wave: Forward thinkers ushering in the new economy

Gear Shifters: Up-and-comers breathing new life into old ideas

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