About Counterweight
Counterweight Newsletter is a free industry briefing for elevator and escalator professionals — published every two weeks.
The elevator and escalator trade is one of the most specialized fields in construction and building services, yet it has almost no dedicated media. Counterweight Newsletter exists to fill that gap: a focused, no-filler briefing covering what actually matters to the people who design, install, maintain, inspect, and manage vertical-transportation systems.
What you get
- A free briefing every two weeks, delivered to your inbox
- Industry news from trade sources, manufacturer announcements, and regulatory bodies
- No advertising, no filler — just the signal
Part of Counterweight Dispatch
Counterweight Newsletter is one part of Counterweight Dispatch, the home for the elevator and escalator community. Counterweight Dispatch brings together two free resources:
- Counterweight Newsletter — this briefing, delivered to your inbox every two weeks.
- Counterweight Forum — the community, where pros ask questions, share field stories, and connect with others in the trade.
The app
Escalator Field Command is a mobile app for escalator technicians — inspection tracking, service history, and job-site documentation. Download it free on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).