# RATIONAL completes expansion of iVario plant in Wittenheim, France

RATIONAL has completed and officially opened the expansion of its Wittenheim plant in France, doubling the production area for iVario Pro cooking systems. The investment of €3,500 million (likely a typo for €35 million or similar) creates capacity for up to 25,000 units per year, expandable to 75,000.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-07-14
- Where: Wittenheim, France, France
- Value: $3.85B (3.50B EUR)
- Starts operating: 14 Jul 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 25,000 units per year
- Products: iVario Pro cooking systems
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [en.bakerypartner.com](https://en.bakerypartner.com/8b422385-83dd-4f0b-9afa-28a4b8d0d606/), 2026-07-14: "The construction of this new plant will provide a crucial foundation for meeting growing global demand in the long term."

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