Rational AG is a German manufacturer of innovative commercial kitchen equipment specializing in thermal food preparation systems. Founded in 1973 by Siegfried Meister in Landsberg am Lech, the company... Rational AG is a German manufacturer of innovative commercial kitchen equipment specializing in thermal food preparation systems. Founded in 1973 by Siegfried Meister in Landsberg am Lech, the company pioneered the combi steamer, revolutionizing professional cooking by combining steam, convection, baking, roasting, grilling, and more in intelligent appliances like the iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, iVario Pro, and the 2024-launched iHexagon. These self-cleaning, programmable units optimize time, temperature, humidity, energy use, and space, enabling kitchens to produce up to 500 meals daily while replacing multiple traditional devices. Rational AG holds a global market leadership position with over 50% share in combi-steamers, serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, canteens, and supermarkets across more than 100 countries through 25 international subsidiaries and seven German branches. In 2024, it achieved €1.194 billion in sales, employed about 2,554 people, and maintained an 89.1% export share, underscoring its role as a technology leader in the professional catering industry focused on efficiency, quality, and customer benefits.
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