Extend the life of critical industrial components with custom ceramic, tungsten carbide, and alloy powder coating solutions from Parkway-Kew Corporation. Since 1952, our team has helped wire mills, fracking operations, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment operators reduce downtime, improve corrosion resistance, and restore worn parts using proven hard surfacing, spray, welding, grinding, and machining capabilities.
Advanced coating, hard surfacing, rebuilding, and finishing solutions for high-wear industrial components.
Custom ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings help industrial parts withstand corrosion, abrasion, and wear. Parkway-Kew Corporation recommends alloys and processes based on the component’s operating conditions and performance goals.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating propels alloy powder at extreme speed to create dense, hard, nearly defect-free surfaces. It is ideal for improving wear and corrosion resistance on demanding process parts.
Plasma spray supports ceramic-coated components, including PK-1500 chrome oxide for high-speed and high-slip wire drawing applications. This method provides cost-effective wear resistance for quality-sensitive industrial production.
Thermal spray metallizing uses materials such as PK-400 to deliver practical hard surfacing and high-quality surface finish. It can be especially useful for very large wire drawing applications.
Fuse welding applies proven PK coating systems for copper and aluminum wire drawing rings. It offers a lower-cost alternative to solid ceramics while avoiding common breakage or slippage concerns.
Sub-arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks. Parkway-Kew pioneered this method in the 1950s and applies alloys such as PK-503 and PK-200 for specific surface needs.
We begin by reviewing the component, base material, wear pattern, production role, and failure history. This helps determine whether the part needs ceramic coating, tungsten carbide, alloy surfacing, rebuilding, machining, or a combined solution.
Choose a coating partner with deep technical history and practical rebuilding capability.
Recognized world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans for demanding production environments.
Pioneered submerged arc rebuilding and introduced HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989.
Integrated CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large diameter grinding support complex coated parts.
Serving more than 500 companies worldwide with solutions for wear, corrosion, downtime, and surface finish.
Three generations of industrial coating expertise and innovation.
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.
The right coating depends on the base material, wear pattern, operating temperature, corrosion exposure, surface finish requirements, and whether the part can be rebuilt. Parkway-Kew Corporation evaluates those conditions and recommends suitable options such as ceramic, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, nickel chrome alloy, or metalized coatings using HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, or sub-arc welding.
Share your application details and get practical coating guidance.
Recognized connection to the global wire industry.
Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
Integrated finishing support for coated industrial parts.
Tell us about your component, operating conditions, wear issues, and production goals. Our team will review the application and recommend a coating, rebuilding, or machining approach suited to the part.
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.