Wear-Resistant Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance on demanding industrial components.
Protective Coating Services & Solutions from Parkway-Kew Corporation help industrial parts last longer in demanding environments. Since 1952, our team has engineered wear-resistant coatings, hard surfacing methods, and precision finishing for wire mills, fracking operations, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment applications—reducing downtime, improving corrosion resistance, and extending component life.
Engineered coating and hard surfacing solutions for longer-lasting industrial wear parts.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance on demanding industrial components.
HVOF technology builds hard, dense, virtually defect-free coatings using high-velocity alloy powder for improved wear and corrosion resistance on process parts.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, deliver cost-effective performance for high-speed, high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications.
Metallizing with alloys such as PK-400 provides practical hard surfacing and an excellent surface finish, especially for large wire applications.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 and virtually crack-free PK-200 deposits.
Fuse welding supports wire drawing rings for copper and aluminum, offering a durable alternative to solid ceramics without breakage or slippage concerns.
We review the component, wear pattern, operating conditions, base material, and required finish to understand why the part is failing and what coating performance is needed.
Partner with a coating specialist built on innovation, engineering knowledge, and proven results.
Parkway-Kew has advanced industrial hard surfacing since 1952.
Recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
HVOF, plasma, metallizing, fuse welding, and sub-arc options match demanding applications.
In-house machining and grinding support accurate finishing after coating or rebuilding.
Experienced industrial coating specialists with decades of 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.
A protective coating is an engineered surface layer applied to a component to improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, friction performance, or service life. At Parkway-Kew Corporation, coatings may include ceramics, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, nickel chrome alloys, aluminum, stainless, or zinc, applied through processes such as HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, fuse welding, or submerged arc welding.
Share your part requirements with our coating specialists.
Global wire industry membership and participation.
Recognized leader in wire drawing hardsurfacing.
Three-generation history of coating innovation.
Tell us about your part, wear issue, operating conditions, and coating goals. Our team will help identify the right alloy, process, and finishing 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.