Timeline

Derwent Artists extended to 120 colours.
Achieved ISO14001 Environmental Standard.
Received first order of UV lacquer.
Launched pastel, charcoal & graphite blocks.
First metallic pencils introduced.
Manufactured the world's longest coloured pencil.
Launched Signature lightfast pencil.
Awarded Queen's Award for Industry for enterprise.
Developed & launched Graphitint.
Launched Coloursoft - our softest pencil ever!
Introduced Inktense - the first water-soluble ink pencil.
Launch of the world's first Tinted Charcoal Pencil.
Cumberland Pencil Co celebrates 175 years of pencil making.
Factory moves to Workington.
2008 Onyx is launched, a graphite pencil that is darker than a 9B!
2008 Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the new factory.
2009 New softer Derwent Watercolour pencils are launched
2009 Derwent re-branding is underway
2010 New softer Derwent Pastel Pencils are launched