Wear-Resistant Coating
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear using HVOF, plasma spray, and metallizing technologies.
Extend the life of critical industrial components with ISO 9001:2015 certified metal coating, hardsurfacing, and rebuilding from Parkway-Kew Corporation. Since 1952, our team has helped wire mills, fracking operations, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment users reduce wear, corrosion, and downtime through proven coating technologies and in-house machining support.
Advanced coating, hardsurfacing, rebuilding, and finishing solutions for demanding industrial wear applications.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear using HVOF, plasma spray, and metallizing technologies.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks and capstans, using multiple coating systems to improve wear life, surface finish, and production uptime.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating applies dense, hard alloys at extreme speed, creating durable, virtually defect-free surfaces for wear and corrosion resistance.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications with excellent wear resistance.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical alloy systems such as PK-400 to achieve high-quality surface finishes, especially for large wire drawing applications.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 and virtually crack-free PK-200 options for specific applications.
We review the worn part, operating environment, failure mode, and performance goals. This helps determine whether the best path is coating, rebuilding, grinding, solid tungsten carbide fabrication, or a complete wear-part redesign.
Choose a coating partner with decades of industrial problem-solving and proven technical depth.
Recognized leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans for demanding industrial applications.
Founded in 1952 with proven coating innovation spanning submerged arc, HVOF, and plasma technologies.
In-house CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large-diameter grinding support complete part restoration.
Proprietary PK coatings and Restore & Grind repairs help extend wear life while reducing downtime.
Experienced coating leadership built across three generations.
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.
ISO 9001:2015 certification signals that the coating provider follows a documented quality management system for consistency, traceability, and continual improvement. For industrial customers, this helps ensure coating, rebuilding, and machining work is handled through repeatable processes rather than informal shop practices, which is especially important for high-wear production components.
Share your application details with our coating specialists.
Quality management standard for consistent coating work.
Industry affiliation supporting wire manufacturing expertise.
Decades of proven industrial coating experience.
Tell us about your part, wear issue, operating environment, and production goals. Our team will review the application and recommend the coating, rebuilding, or machining approach best suited to your component.
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.