Wear Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, metal alloy, aluminum, stainless, and zinc coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance for demanding process parts.
Parkway-Kew Corporation helps industrial teams extend component life, reduce downtime, and restore worn parts with advanced wear-resistant coating maintenance. Since 1952, the company has supported wire mills, fracking operations, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment applications with proven hardsurfacing, HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, rebuilding, and precision machining capabilities.
Advanced coating, rebuilding, and machining services that extend component life in demanding industrial environments.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, metal alloy, aluminum, stainless, and zinc coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance for demanding process parts.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, capstans, sheaves, tuner rolls, step cones, and guide devices using proven surfacing technologies.
The proprietary Restore & Grind process fills only the worn drawline area and blends it with original coating, reducing unnecessary material removal and repair cost.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating applies dense, hard alloys and tungsten carbide systems for wire drawing blocks and other wear-critical components requiring strong resistance.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including wear-resistant chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications where surface integrity matters.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical hardsurfacing alloys such as PK-400 to provide high-quality surface finish, especially for demanding large-wire applications.
Industrial coating maintenance is most valuable when it solves the real failure mode, not just the visible wear. Parkway-Kew Corporation combines engineering knowledge, proprietary coatings, rebuilding experience, and in-house machining to recommend durable, cost-conscious solutions for demanding industrial parts. From wire drawing blocks to fracking plungers and crane components, the focus is longer service life and fewer interruptions.
Choose a coating partner with deep technical history and practical industrial repair experience.
Recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
Pioneered submerged arc rebuilding and introduced HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks.
Multiple coating technologies allow the right surface solution for each wear challenge.
In-house machining and grinding support coated parts through final finishing requirements.
Experienced industrial coating specialists with generations of technical leadership.
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 coating maintenance helps restore worn surfaces, improve corrosion resistance, and extend the operating life of high-wear components. Parkway-Kew Corporation supports this work through hardsurfacing, HVOF coating, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, rebuilding, and precision machining. The goal is to keep critical parts in service longer while reducing downtime and replacement costs.
Get practical guidance for your coating, rebuilding, or wear-life challenge.
Recognized wire industry professional membership.
Industrial coating expertise established in 1952.
Serving more than 500 companies worldwide.
Tell Parkway-Kew Corporation about your worn component, operating conditions, coating requirements, and production goals. The team will review your application and recommend a practical maintenance or rebuilding path.
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.