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An important milestone for #RATIONAL – and for our team in #Wittenheim With the official opening of our new plant for the #iVarioPro in Wittenheim, we have taken another significant step toward securing the future of this strategically important product segment. For more than 20 years, the site has stood for outstanding expertise in development and manufacturing. With this new building, we are now creating the structural foundation to sustainably meet growing global demand in the long term. I am particularly proud of what has been achieved here: a state-of-the-art production environment, a spacious Customer Experience Center for customers and partners from around the world, as well as modern and ergonomic workplaces for our international team. At the same time, the sustainable building concept demonstrates that technological excellence and responsibility for the environment and energy efficiency are inseparably linked at #RATIONAL . My sincere thanks go to all employees who made this project possible with their commitment, passion, and team spirit, as well as to our local partners. Today, #Wittenheim is a central pillar of the #iVario value chain and a strong example of how we successfully combine innovation, scalability, and sustainability. I look forward to the next steps and to continuing to support professional kitchens in the best possible way.

When you have RATIONAL AG in your kitchen, the opportunities are endless. Pairing that with a great partner like Chef David Magnasco and The Chef’s Table has allowed Industry Nights to continue growing and thriving. A big thank you to Secily Liberty Clason, CPCE and her team for running a tight ship with hospitality that is second to none. Kudos to the culinary team: - Chef David Engel for creating a fantastic menu - Chef Viviana Martinez for executing flawlessly - Jack Birren, CEC for always stepping in and helping plate — a true team effort all around Huge thank you to Latino Arts, Inc. and Jacobo Lovo , wow the talent that comes out of that location! Please check them out, they've been a Milwaukee institution for 40years! It's always a pleasure working with Michelle Perrone and the Limelight Foodservice & Hospitality team, an outstanding rep group that consistently shows up and supports at a high level. Thank you to our sponsors for providing incredible products for the evening: - David Garascia - Dairy Farmers of America - El Milagro Inc. (US) - Fortune Fish & Gourmet Great people. Serious talent. Great food. Looking forward to seeing everyone in June for Vive la France featuring Boursin Cheese Bel Brands USA Foodservice Bel

FHA 2026 is in full swing 🔥 Across the Food & Hospitality Asia exhibition, the atmosphere was filled with energy as professionals from across the F&B and hospitality industry came together to exchange insights 💡, build connections 🤝, and explore new ways to drive kitchen efficiency and performance 🚀 At the RATIONAL AG booth, Arena shows were fully booked, with chefs from different nationalities showcasing a variety of Asian cuisines and drawing an engaged crowd throughout the day 👨🍳🌏 We will be here through Friday. We look forward to welcoming you. If you missed it, here’s a quick recap 👀 Visit us to experience it firsthand. 📍 Singapore Expo Hall 2, Booth 2B3-01 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gj2azYz4 Miguel Lamberti Andy Tan Kok Hua Pravin Rathod Riyas Katayan, M.Sc Engg Chee Litian Rick C.F.S.P Kelvin Chua Krit Kijsumritroj Barbara D'Introno Christian Rose Marianne May Tiburan Rajesh Khanoria Benjamin Seah Zhe Loon LOU Eric Lim See Kwan Sathiamurthy Marimuthu Chris Maakh Tommy Wijaya Sutanto Ong Kusdiana Pearly L. Luke Tan Kay Ong Marcus Lee Vishal Raman Ashish Kumar Shukla

👋The wait is over! We’re now live at FHA 2026 Singapore 🇸🇬 🎉 📹Take a quick walkthrough of RATIONAL AG booth, from live Asian cooking at the Arena to high-volume production at the iVario Experience Island. This year, we’re also introducing our ☕️ Bistro Lounge, a space for meaningful conversations 💬 with our partners and customers, while showcasing how iCombi Pro and iVario Pro integrate into daily café operations. ✨If you’re here, come by and say hi! We’re here till Friday.✌️ 📍 Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth 2B3-01 Miguel Lamberti Andy Tan Kok Hua Kelvin Chua Chee Litian Rick C.F.S.P Eric Lim See Kwan Food & Hospitality Asia RATIONAL AG

✨One more day to FHA 2026! A Taste of Asia Awaits at FHA 2026 - We’re bringing the flavours of Asia to life this exhibition 🎉 Come join us at RATIONAL AG exhibition Singapore Expo Hall 2 to taste and see live Asian dishes specially curated to showcase how technology and Authentic Southeast Asian flavours intertwine into consistent food quality. 📍 Catch them exclusively at our booth during FHA 2026. Come by, get inspired, and experience how great Asian cuisine is made smarter with RATIONAL technology. 📅 21–24 April 2026 📍 Singapore Expo, Hall 2 🏷 Booth 2B3‑01 🎪 Join our Arena Shows for an immersive live cooking demo - Registration closes today at 2359. 👉 Sign up here now: https://lnkd.in/gj2azYz4 #RATIONAL #FHA2026 #FoodandHospitalityAsia #AsianCuisine #ChefInspiration #KitchenInnovation #FoodserviceSolutions Food & Hospitality Asia Singapore Pearly L. Kay Ong Luke Tan Marianne May Tiburan Sathiamurthy Marimuthu Andy Tan Kok Hua Eric Lim See Kwan Ikhsan Muhammad nur Marcus Lee

Three inspiring days at PyCon DE & PyData 2026 — great conversations, many new ideas, and lots of recordings waiting to be watched. Huge thanks to the organizing committee and all the volunteers who made PyCon DE & PyData possible! I especially enjoyed: ➡️ "From Row‑Wise to Columnar: Speeding Up PySpark UDFs" by Aimilios Tsouvelekakis — a great overview of different ways to exchange data between Spark and Python when using UDFs, including updates in Spark 4.1. ➡️ "Building Secure Environments for CLI Code Agents" by Harald Nezbeda — a pragmatic approach to caged and auditable use of AI coding agents. If you are curious what your coding agent really does, check out his project: https://lnkd.in/dmxpf46q I also appreciated the opportunity to contribute with my own talk, together with Joshua Finger , sharing our experience from implementing data quality monitoring — an evergreen topic in data engineering. What stood out overall: GenAI discussions clearly moved beyond the hype — focusing on governed and efficient use of LLMs (including small language models), clear limits for agentic AI, and a shared understanding to reduce GenAI usage to areas where it truly brings value. Looking forward to continuing my work at RATIONAL AG on Monday — where we innovate not only in professional kitchen equipment, but also create best‑in‑class digital experiences. ❔ What is going to be your next data conference ❔

Professional kitchens are under growing pressure: rising #energy prices ⚡, inflation 📈, and labor shortages 👨🍳 are shaping the agenda for 2026. The #KitchenBarometer2026 delivers data-driven insights into the sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities. For anyone who prefers facts over guesswork, this is worth a look 🔎 https://rat.ag/tjOpET

Paulaner am Nockherberg in #Munich - great event location (up to 4000 PAX), restaurant and beergarden. All sorts of #iCombi & #iVario in action. Another satisfied RATIONAL AG customer.

Technology with a Purpose: Supporting Montreal’s Welcome Hall Mission 🫶 In the heart of Montreal, Welcome Hall Mission has set a bold and vital goal: to provide 10,000 high-quality meals every single day to those in need. But, how does a community kitchen scale up to serve 10,000 meals a day? It takes big hearts, a dedicated team and the right technology. Past week, we were honored to celebrate the opening of their new kitchen, a facility built to turn that goal into a reality. At RATIONAL Canada, we are proud to play a central role in this journey. By equipping the Mission with two iCombi Pro 20-full size and two iVario Pro L, we’ve provided the team with the speed, capacity, and consistency required to scale their impact across the city. Seeing the local media highlight this impact is a proud moment for our team. We look forward to seeing the Welcome Hall Mission reach new heights in their service to the community ❤️ Learn more about this inspiring initiative here: https://lnkd.in/e2eKdsHS #RATIONALCanada #MissionBonAccueil 🔻 La technologie au service d’une cause : Soutenir la Mission Bon Accueil à Montréal Au cœur de Montréal, la Welcome Hall Mission (Mission Bon Accueil) s’est fixée un objectif aussi audacieux qu’essentiel : offrir chaque jour 10 000 repas aux personnes dans le besoin. Mais, comment une cuisine communautaire peut-elle passer à une telle échelle ? Cela demande de grands cœurs 🫶, une équipe dévouée et bien évidemment la technologie d’une telle capacité. La semaine dernière, nous avons eu l'honneur de célébrer l'ouverture de leur nouvelle cuisine, une installation conçue pour transformer cet objectif en réalité. Chez RATIONAL Canada, nous sommes fiers de jouer un rôle central dans cette aventure. En équipant la Mission de deux iCombi Pro 20-2/1 et de deux iVario Pro L, nous avons fourni à l'équipe la rapidité, la capacité et la constance nécessaires pour multiplier leur impact à travers les vies. Voir les médias locaux souligner cet impact est une source de grande fierté pour notre équipe. Nous suivrons avec fierté l'évolution de ce projet, alors que la Mission déploie tout son potentiel pour mieux servir ceux qui en ont le plus besoin. ❤️ Découvrez cette initiative inspirante ici : https://lnkd.in/e2eKdsHS