1882 – Bryden Horseshoe Company is established in Catasauqua.

1914 – Bryden has 300 employees producing 50 tons of horseshoes for British and Russian armies.

1928 – Phoenix Manufacturing Company acquires Bryden Horseshoe Company.

1939 – Phoenix begins production of commercial forgings and flanges and changes name to Phoenix Forging.

1953 – Phoenix supplies forgings for atomic-age industries.

1957 – Phoenix is acquired by Union Tank Car Company.

1981 – Phoenix facility is acquired by The Marmon Group.

1985 – Phoenix reverts to private ownership.

Present – Phoenix Forging continues to successfully serve international commercial enterprises as a member of the privately owned Phoenix Forge Group.