Derwent Cumberland Pencil Company
Derwent (formerly the "Cumberland Pencil Company") is a brand of pencils, art materials, and other stationery. The business began in 1832 in Cumberland under the name of "Banks, Son & Co". The company was bought by US corporation ACCO Brands (known then as Rexel) in 1980, and became a brand of their product range.
| Formerly | Banks, Son & Co. (1832–1916) Derwent Cumberland Pencil Co. (1916–) |
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| Company type | Private (1832–1980) |
| Industry | Art materials |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Fate | Acquired by ACCO Brands in 1980, becoming a brand |
| Headquarters | Workington , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Pencils, Paints, Art Blocks, Pastels, Pens, Art Accessories |
| Owner | ACCO Brands |
| Website | derwentart.com |
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