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.