# Rational opens €35M iVario plant extension in Wittenheim, France

Rational has officially opened a €35 million extension to its iVario production site in Wittenheim, France, increasing potential production capacity to 25,000 units per year, with design allowing expansion to 75,000 units. The site includes a Customer Experience Centre and office space.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-05-13
- Where: Wittenheim, France, France
- Value: $38.0M (35.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 13 May 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 25,000 units per year (expandable to 75,000)
- Products: iVario cooking systems
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Rational](https://endata.com/companies/43603.md)

## Sources

- [cateringinsight.com](https://www.cateringinsight.com/rationals-30m-investment-creates-incredible-potential-for-business-to-scale-ivario/), 2026-05-13: "With the new building, we are laying the foundations to meet the growing global demand in the long term"

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