RATIONAL.
Inspiringly different.

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 1,400,000 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
  • 80,000 iVario produced (since 2005)
  • over 1,500,000 combi steamer produced to date
  • over 50 years of cooking research
  • more than 50% global market share for multifunctional appliances
  • 180 million meals a day
  • Over 2,736 employees worldwide (as of 31.12.2024)
  • Of these approx. 600 chefs are employed by RATIONAL worldwide
  • 59 appliance languages
  • 32 subsidiaries

“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.”

Dr. Martin Hermann, Chief Technical Officer, RATIONAL AG