[2] The company built up a good reputation for the quality of its castings but, in 1797, John Hazledine was declared bankrupt.
From 1802, Richard Trevithick placed several orders with the company for the construction of steam engines, including the locomotive Catch Me Who Can, built in 1808.
However, it re-emerged on a smaller scale in 1824, supplying goods for the local market.
Even so, John Hazledine (Robert's son) was still in business as an ironfounder in 1840/41, but at a different address.
He married Mary Morgan and they had four sons: John, William, Robert and Thomas.