Derwent Cumberland Pencil Company
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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".[1] The company was bought by US corporation ACCO Brands (known then as Rexel) in 1980,[2] and became a brand of their product range.[3]
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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; 192 years ago (1832) |
Fate | Acquired by ACCO Brands in 1980, becoming a brand |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Pencils, Paints, Art Blocks, Pastels, Pens, Art Accessories |
Owner | ACCO Brands |
Website | derwentart.com |
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