RATIONAL.
It all began with the idea of combining steam and convection cooking into a single appliance. So we developed our first combi-steamer in 1973, and we have been continuously working to improve it ever since. Yet our company has never just been content with being a mechanical engineer. We see ourselves as an innovative solutions provider. Above all else, our utmost priority is to satisfy our customers.
This vision has transformed RATIONAL into a global market and technology leader. RATIONAL products are an integral part of industrial kitchens.
With over 1,300,000 RATIONAL appliances on the market, our appliances have become a standard in professional kitchens all over the world. And what we're particularly happy about: 98% of our global customers confirm that RATIONAL offers maximum customer benefit. (Kantar TNS study). Definitely one reason why almost all of them would also recommend RATIONAL.
Figures, Facts & Data:
- over 600 patents, patent applications and utility models
- 75,000 iVario produced (since 2005)
- over 1,300,000 combi steamer produced to date
- over 50 years of cooking research
- more than 50% global market share for multifunctional appliances
- 170 million meals a day
- Over 2,630 employees worldwide (as of 31.03.2024)
- Of these approx. 540 chefs are employed by RATIONAL worldwide
- 59 appliance languages
- 32 subsidiaries
100 % Made in Europe.
RATIONAL cooking systems are produced in two locations: Landsberg am Lech, Germany, where the iCombi is manufactured, and Wittenheim, France, where the iVario is produced.
To ensure that our customers receive a high-quality and perfectly functioning unit, four different employees check each RATIONAL unit before it is sent to the customer. All of the company's technical departments coordinate their activities regularly to maintain and improve the quality of our products.
The chefs’ company.
The RATIONAL corporate philosophy is reflected in our approach to research and development. Physicists, food scientists, development engineers and experienced chefs work together in our R & D team. Our application-centric organization forms the powerful basis for RATIONAL unique innovative drive!
“Our aim is that we develop our products and services together with our customers. Our customer-centric organization forms the powerful basis for unique innovative drive at RATIONAL.”