Rational Wins Supplier of the Year Award for New Product Development! We're thrilled to announce that Rational has been recognized as the Supplier of the Year for New Product Development – Technology and Innovation. Our innovative iHexagon cooking system has been lauded for its ability to revolutionize commercial kitchens. With its intelligent combination of steam, hot air, and microwave technology, the iHexagon delivers exceptional cooking performance, speed, and efficiency. Whether you're catering to large events or serving up quick snacks, this game-changing equipment is the perfect solution. 

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