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 Bisten's water power powered blowers that heated furnaces, driving the iron industry's success. However, a revolution brought an end to this activity.  François Payssé revived iron and steel production in 1814.