RATIONAL sees itself as a specialist in hot food preparation in the world’s professional kitchens. This clear self-image is the basis of a success story that dates back over 35 years. RATIONAL’s primary corporate objective has always been to offer the maximum possible benefits to its customers. Regular innovation has guaranteed its leading position by far in terms of technology and market share. Rapid growth has increased its share of the world market to 54%. Over 100 million meals are now prepared every day in RATIONAL units in all parts of the world.
Milestones in an extraordinary company history
- 2012 Launch of the New SelfCooking Center® whiteffeciency® and CombiMaster® Plus
- 2008 Establishment of Rational Australia Pty Ltd a subsidiary Comcater Pty Ltd 2004 Invention of the first SelfCooking Center® in the world
- 2002 Market launch of CombiLink®, CombiFry® and AeroCat®
- 2001 Market launch of CombiCheck® and UltraVent®
- 2000 Market launch of CleanJet® and CalcDiagnose System®
- 1997 ClimaPlus Combi®, setting new world standards with "Intelligence Inside"
- 1986 Rational appoints CCE International as exclusive distributors in Australia
- 1976 Invention of the RATIONAL Combi-Steamer
- 1973 Establishment of RATIONAL GmbH, a company manufacturing and marketing
- hot-air appliances in Germany
