About Counterweight

Counterweight 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 in construction and building services, but it has almost no dedicated media. Counterweight 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

The community

Counterweight is part of Escalift — a growing community for elevator and escalator professionals. The forum is the place to ask questions, share knowledge, and connect with others in the trade.

The app

Escalator Field Command is a mobile tool for escalator technicians — inspection tracking, service history, and job-site documentation. Available free on the App Store.