Where It All Started
Born from Research
Klimator is a Swedish software company founded in 2001 by researchers from the University of Gothenburg. We specialize in road weather intelligence, leveraging decades of academic research in applied road climatology to provide real-time and predictive data for safer driving and autonomous vehicles.
In 2013, we began developing what would become the first road weather application in the world—Road Status Information (RSI). Our data platforms like Road Condition Data (RCD) and sensor fusion technology (AHEAD) deliver actionable insights for automotive, winter maintenance, and intelligent transport systems.
Through strategic growth, including the acquisition of HedeDanmark's sensor business in 2020, Saltera now represents the culmination of over two decades of innovation in road weather intelligence.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Our headquarters since 2001
Expert Team
Climatologists, engineers & data scientists
Research-Driven
Continuous innovation & improvement
Our Journey
Key Milestones
Key milestones in our mission to revolutionize winter road maintenance.
Klimator Founded
Founded by researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Klimator began specializing in road weather intelligence, leveraging decades of academic research in applied road climatology.
First Commercial Launch
The first road weather model was launched commercially in Norway and Czech Republic, marking Klimator's entry into international markets.
Research & AI Development
Extensive research projects focused on road weather applications, forecast accuracy, and AI-methods to improve prediction capabilities.
RSI Development Begins
A team of 5 people started developing the first road weather application in the world. Road Status Information (RSI) was born to provide denser data: when, where, and what operations to perform.
First POC Customer
The first functional version of RSI was demonstrated in November 2014. Svevia (Sweden) became the first POC customer to use and evaluate the system.
Floating Car Data Integration
Collaboration with Volvo Cars resulted in the world's first integration of Floating Car Data, showing the ability to use friction as an indicator of performed operations.
International Expansion
First development on optical sensors for winter maintenance. RSI started its international journey with the first European contract in Lithuania. PEAB made their first commercial contract with Klimator in Sweden.
Scale-Up Preparation
Improved models prepared for scale-up strategy. New layers for mobile data and optical sensors were developed.
AHEAD System Launch
Klimator AHEAD system was launched with the first digital residual salt model. The idea of IoT Road Weather stations was born in HedeDenmark.
IoT & Media Integration
Bonnier News and Expressen implemented slippery risk map. IoT Weather stations added more abilities. Winter Maintenance Index (WMI) was introduced. AHEAD technology for adaptive salting started in POC-mode.
HedeDanmark Acquisition
Klimator acquired HedeDanmark's sensor business and entered new markets with POC contracts. Rebuilt RSI on Amazon Web Services for scale-up.
New Treatment Algorithm
New treatment recommendation algorithm launched combined with a new API for partners to extract data with Dynamic Operations in mind.
UK Market Entry
Dynamic dosage implemented by partners. Klimator expanded into the UK market, bringing road weather intelligence to British contractors and municipalities.
Nordic Expansion
RSI launched in Finland with POC contracts. New RSI Dashboard launched in collaboration with users from Sweden and Lithuania. RSI reached 800 daily users across multiple markets.
Dynamic & Adaptive Spreading
Full implementation of dynamic and adaptive spreading technology. Klimator positioned as a European market leader, supporting contractors across 7 countries with intelligent winter maintenance solutions.