Wear-Resistant Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear life for demanding machine parts used in heavy industrial environments.
Parkway-Kew Corporation delivers industrial coating and hardfacing solutions from North Brunswick for New Jersey manufacturers, wire mills, terminals, and heavy-industry operators. Since 1952, our wear-resistant coatings, HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, and precision machining capabilities have helped high-wear components last longer, resist corrosion, and reduce costly downtime in demanding regional and North American operations.
Advanced coating, hardfacing, rebuilding, and finishing options for high-wear industrial components.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear life for demanding machine parts used in heavy industrial environments.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating creates dense, hard, virtually defect-free surfaces using alloy powders, including PK-920, PK-675, PK-700, and PK-750 for wire drawing blocks.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings support high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications, especially smaller high-quality or plated wires requiring strong wear resistance.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical hard surfacing alloys such as PK-400 to deliver excellent surface finish, especially for large wire drawing applications.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, using proven alloys such as PK-503 or crack-resistant PK-200 on steel sleeves and blocks.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, capstans, tuner rolls, sheaves, step cones, and guide devices helps reduce frequent changeouts.
Our team reviews the component, operating conditions, wear pattern, corrosion exposure, and performance goals. From our North Brunswick facility, we help New Jersey and North American industrial customers identify whether coating, rebuilding, grinding, or machining offers the best value.
Parkway-Kew Corporation combines decades of coating innovation with practical engineering support.
A 1952-founded company with deep experience solving demanding industrial wear problems.
Recognized worldwide for hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks, capstans, and precision coating innovation.
North Brunswick operations support New Jersey manufacturers, ports, mills, and heavy-industry suppliers.
In-house grinding and machining help regional customers streamline coating, rebuilding, and finishing.
Experienced industrial coating leadership rooted in New Jersey.
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.
Parkway-Kew Corporation applies wear-resistant industrial coatings using technologies such as HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray metallizing, submerged arc welding, and fuse welding. Coating materials include ceramics, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, aluminum, stainless, zinc, and proprietary PK alloys. The best choice depends on the part geometry, wear pattern, corrosion exposure, operating speed, and required surface finish.
Speak with our team about your component, coating, or rebuild.
Active participation in global wire industry standards.
Industrial coating expertise established in 1952.
Recognized leadership in wire drawing block hardsurfacing.
Tell us about your component, wear conditions, coating goals, and production timeline. Our team will review the application and recommend the best hardfacing or 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.