Wear Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and wear on demanding industrial components.
For Macomb, MI manufacturers facing abrasive wear, corrosion, and production downtime, Parkway-Kew Corporation delivers industrial ceramic coating solutions built for demanding parts. Our plasma spray, HVOF, and hard surfacing capabilities help extend component life, improve surface performance, and reduce costly changeouts for wire, fracking, crane, and heavy equipment applications throughout Southeast Michigan's busy manufacturing corridor operations.
Precision coating and rebuilding options for industrial parts exposed to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and high-duty production cycles.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and wear on demanding industrial components.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including chrome oxide options, support high-speed and high-slip applications where wear resistance and surface quality are critical.
HVOF technology produces dense, hard coatings using high-velocity alloy powder deposition, helping improve wear and corrosion resistance on process parts.
Thermal spray metallizing provides practical hard surfacing for large wire and applications where a high-quality surface finish is essential.
Fuse welding offers a cost-effective alternative to solid ceramics for wire drawing rings, reducing breakage and slippage concerns in production.
Wire drawing blocks and capstans are rebuilt and hardsurfaced using advanced coating methods to reduce downtime and extend operating life.
We review part drawings, base material, wear patterns, operating conditions, and production goals. For Macomb-area industrial facilities, this helps match coating performance to real shop-floor challenges like abrasive loading, corrosion, and repeated changeouts.
Industrial coating expertise backed by decades of innovation and practical rebuilding capability.
Founded in 1952 with proven hardfacing innovation across generations of industrial leadership.
Macomb-area manufacturers benefit from ceramic, carbide, HVOF, plasma, metallizing, and welding options.
In-house machining and grinding help restore worn parts before precision coating and finishing.
Solutions reduce downtime for Southeast Michigan production lines facing frequent high-wear part replacement.
Decades of engineering leadership in industrial coating technology.
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 ceramic coatings create a hard, wear-resistant surface on parts exposed to abrasion, corrosion, heat, or sliding contact. Parkway-Kew Corporation applies coatings such as chrome oxide through processes including plasma spray, HVOF, and thermal spray. These coatings help extend part life, improve surface finish, and reduce downtime caused by frequent component changeouts.
Get practical guidance for your coating application.
Industry membership supporting wire technology expertise.
Decades of proven industrial coating innovation.
Trusted by industrial customers across North America.
Share your part details, coating goals, operating conditions, and drawings if available. Our team will review the application and recommend the right wear-resistant coating 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.