By 1900 the company had  and were selling over 3,500 tons a year. A major setback occurred on 7 November 1909, when the works were consumed by fire.
In the early 20th century, the company had grown significantly and was producing and selling more than 3,500 tons of goods annually. However, a major disaster struck on November 7, 1909, when the plant was engulfed in flames.