The capabilities of the company in the field of twin-belt casters are derived largely from the experience and involvement of the Hazelett family in continuous casting, dating back to 1919. One of the relatively few successful inventors in the field of continuous metals casting, Clarence W. Hazelett worked with a variety of concepts and machine configurations from 1919 until his death in 1956. His pioneering efforts were recognized in numerous worldwide patents and technical publications.

Clarence W. Hazelett

C.W. Hazelett designed and operated the first commercial continuous casting and processing line in the world in 1929, using a twin-roll caster and in-line stamping to produce lead grids for automotive batteries. He invented the twin-belt caster in 1949.

The final vision of Clarence Hazelett, the twin-belt caster, continues to evolve and revolutionize the production of metal strip and bar.

R. William Hazelett and S. Richard Hazelett began working with their father in the late 1940's and carried on his work, establishing Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation. In 1958, the company moved from Connecticut to its present facilities located just outside Burlington, Vermont. Hazelett has steadily grown over 40 years to become a world leader in continuous casting technology. In the 1970’s the third generation of the Hazelett's family became active in the company and today David Hazelett, working intimately with his father, remains fully committed to carry the company forward into the new millennium.

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