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. As such, 140 million dishes are prepared daily around the world in RATIONAL units.

Figures, Facts & Data:

over 600 patents, patent applications and utility models
50,000 iVario produced (since 2005)
over 1,200,000 combi steamer produced to date
over 46 years of cooking research
more than 50% global market share for multifunctional appliances
140 million meals a day
Over 2,200 employees worldwide (as of 31.12.2019)
Of these approx. 550 chefs are employed by RATIONAL worldwide
59 appliance languages
31 subsidiaries

100 % Made in Europe.

RATIONAL units are produced at two locations: In Landsberg am Lech, Germany, the home of all combi-steamers and Wittenheim in France, where the iVario is developed and 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 corporate philosophy is reflected in our approach to research and development. Physicists, food scientists, development engineers and experienced chefs all work together in our R & D team. This makes RATIONAL not only the company for professional chefs. With over 250 professional chefs in its workforce, it is also the chef`s company. Our application-centric organisation forms the powerful basis for RATIONAL unique innovative drive!

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