The hydraulic power produced by the water of the Bisten enabled the blowers to be put into action to increase the temperature in the furnaces. The iron industry flourished until the revolution, which stopped this activity. In 1814, François Payssé revived the iron and steel production.
The hydraulic power from the Bisten enabled the blowers to heat the furnaces, which fueled the iron industry until the revolution halted its progress. François Payssé's revival of iron and steel production occurred in 1814.