Wear-Resistant Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings help protect high-wear components from corrosion, abrasion, and demanding production environments.
Extend the life of high-wear industrial components with Alternative Resurfacing Services from Parkway-Kew Corporation. Since 1952, our team has helped manufacturers, wire mills, shipping terminals, and oil and gas operations reduce downtime, improve wear resistance, and restore critical parts using proven coating, welding, grinding, and machining capabilities.
Industrial resurfacing, coating, rebuilding, and machining solutions for parts exposed to severe wear.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings help protect high-wear components from corrosion, abrasion, and demanding production environments.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks and capstans using proven technologies such as sub-arc welding, HVOF, plasma, metallizing, and fuse welding.
A proprietary repair approach that fills only the drawline area and blends it into the existing coating, reducing unnecessary coating removal and repair cost.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating applies dense, hard coatings at high speed to improve wear and corrosion resistance on process parts.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications requiring exceptional wear resistance.
Metallizing with alloys such as PK-400 provides practical hardsurfacing for large wire applications while supporting a high-quality surface finish.
Alternative resurfacing helps industrial teams avoid unnecessary part replacement while improving wear life, corrosion resistance, and surface performance. Parkway-Kew Corporation combines decades of hard surfacing innovation with advanced coating technologies and in-house machining support, allowing worn components to be rebuilt, blended, finished, and returned to service with practical, application-specific durability.
Parkway-Kew Corporation combines proven processes, practical engineering, and deep industrial resurfacing expertise.
Established in 1952 with decades of proven resurfacing and hardfacing innovation.
Recognized leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks, capstans, and industrial wear solutions.
Offers HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, sub-arc welding, fuse welding, and machining.
Engineering recommendations match alloys and resurfacing methods to real operating conditions.
Experienced leadership for demanding industrial wear challenges.
Founder
Eugene Walter Klein is the visionary founder of Parkway-Kew Corporation, establishing the company in 1952 after identifying an innovative solution to a pressing industrial challenge. As a welding supply salesman, Eugene was approached by a valued customer seeking help repairing worn machine parts and improving their wear resistance. Drawing on his expertise, he recommended a specialized hardfacing wear-resistant weld alloy, proved the concept by welding the first test piece in his own garage, and secured the company's landmark first order to rebuild 100 wire drawing blocks. His entrepreneurial spirit and deep technical knowledge laid the foundation for what would become the world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans, a legacy that has endured for over 70 years.
President
Eugene Edward Klein Sr. serves as President of Parkway-Kew Corporation, carrying forward the legacy established by his father, the company's founder. Under his leadership, Parkway-Kew has experienced remarkable growth, outgrowing four separate facilities before relocating to its current headquarters in North Brunswick, NJ in 1999. Eugene has been instrumental in driving the company's continuous technological innovation, from the introduction of HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989 to the development of the proprietary Restore & Grind process. A recognized industry authority, he has traveled throughout the country delivering presentations on wire drawing block maintenance, cementing the company's reputation as the world leader in precision metal coating and hardsurfacing solutions.
Latin America Sales and Marketing Director
MBA Ing. Antonio Ayala R. serves as Latin America Sales and Marketing Director for Parkway-Kew Corporation, bringing an exceptional combination of business acumen and industry expertise to the role. As CEO of AA Enterprise, he leads Parkway-Kew's regional outreach across Latin American markets, connecting industrial clients with the company's world-class precision metal coating and wear-resistant solutions. A distinguished figure in the wire industry, Antonio previously served as President of Wire Association International (WAI, Inc.), demonstrating his deep engagement with the global wire and cable sector. His bilingual capabilities, executive leadership experience, and extensive professional network make him an invaluable asset in expanding Parkway-Kew's reach and partnerships throughout Latin America.
Industrial resurfacing life depends on the base material, operating conditions, coating type, and maintenance practices. Parkway-Kew Corporation designs resurfacing solutions to extend wear life significantly compared with untreated or OEM components. Some urethane coated festoon wheels have lasted 2 to 3 years longer than OEM parts, while Restore & Grind repairs may be repeated 5 to 7 times before a new coating is needed.
Get practical guidance for your resurfacing challenge.
Industry membership supporting wire sector expertise.
Established industrial resurfacing expertise since 1952.
Recognized leadership in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks.
Share your part specifications, coating challenge, or rebuilding needs, and our team will help identify the most practical resurfacing approach.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.