Windex Development AB

We are a research and development company that have invented, produced and distributed the WINDEX Wind Direction Indicator for 45 years. During these years we have produced and distributed more than 1,5 million WINDEX Wind Direction Indicators to more than 40 countries on five continents.

Weather you are a sailing enthusiast, a potential distributor or just one of our many happy customers we would love to hear from you.

Sven-Olof Ridder
WINDEX Designer/Inventor

Sven-Olof Ridder early on chose a career as an aeronautical engineer and researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, where he mainly pursued low speed aerodynamics. Amongst others he worked with the many fighter planes being developed in Sweden. Sven-Olof first conceptualized the idea of the WINDEX in 1964 and has been involved in its development ever since.

Lars Bergström
WINDEX Co-Designer/Head of Marketing

Lars Bergström was a key partner in the development and marketing of the WINDEX. When he emigrated to the United States he also took over the sales and marketing of the WINDEX in the US market, in corporation with Davis Instruments. Lars was a keen sailor and active in many areas of the sailing community up until his tragic passing in 1997.

Harald Unden
CEO - Windex Development AB

Harald Unden was involved in the development of the WINDEX from its very first day 1964. He has been the Managing Director of RADAB and later Windex Development AB for 45 years. Harald has been a leading force in the many projects that the company has been involved in since it’s inception.

Eva Falkenklint
Day-to-day Operations

Eva Falkenklint has worked for the company for 25 years. She handles the day-to-day running of the company including economics, sales and purchasing. She also has all the daily contacts with all of our suppliers and customers.