- CEO
- Peter Stadelmann
- Full Time Employees
- 2,778
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- Address
- Siegfried-Meister-Strasse 1 Landsberg am Lech BV Germany 86899
- IPO Date
- Sep 25, 2015
- Business
- Rational AG (RATIY) is a German manufacturer of high-performance cooking appliances for professional kitchens, specializing in combi-steamers and associated systems that enable efficient cooking through a combination of steam, convection, and low-temperature methods. The company offers its flagship iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic series of intelligent combi steamers, which feature advanced automation, energy-efficient operation, and connectivity for remote monitoring; the iVario Pro multi-functional cooking system for boiling, frying, and pressure cooking; Connected Cooking software for cloud-based recipe management and process optimization; and comprehensive services including installation, maintenance, training, and financing solutions. Rational AG serves the foodservice industry, targeting commercial kitchens in hotels, restaurants, catering operations, hospitals, and institutional facilities worldwide, with primary operations across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.[ from prior context]
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, Rational AG operates through subsidiaries and sales networks in over 120 countries, maintaining a direct presence in key markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, and China. The company focuses on innovation in kitchen efficiency, sustainability, and digital integration to reduce labor costs and food waste for its customers. In recent developments within the last two years, Rational AG expanded its product portfolio with enhanced iCombi Pro models incorporating AI-driven cooking intelligence and strengthened its global supply chain amid post-pandemic recovery; it also formed strategic partnerships for sustainable energy solutions in commercial kitchens and reported robust sales growth in 2024-2025 driven by demand for energy-efficient appliances.