Danforth Pewter founders gradually stepping away

Pewter company founders Judi and Fred Danforth are selling their shares in the firm, which employs about 68 people in Vermont. Courtesy photo
The founders of Danforth Pewter are in the process of selling their shares in the company as the retail pewter firm continues to expand out of state.
Fred and Judi Danforth have sold about half of their stock to shareholders and plan to sell the remaining half within the next five years or so.
“We’re stepping back,” said Fred Danforth. &l