Palpable excitement and aggressive growth

By Jenny Yu.  

At IRE, FlashCo showcased products designed to save contractors time and discussed the company’s positive trajectory for 2026. 

On the International Roofing Expo trade show floor, Dani Sheehan stopped by the busy FlashCo booth to chat with Colin Albue, the Midwest Regional Sales Manager, about the company’s latest products and upcoming developments.  

One of the products Colin highlighted was their X-top vents. “X-Tops provide really good air flow and are available in multiple sizes,” he stated. “They come with PVC or TPO attachments, which help contractors get on and off the roof quickly.” 

This theme of speed continued at FlashCo’s “FlashCap® Challenge”, which invited IRE participants to test their roofing knowledge and guess which flashing product is the fastest to install. The fastest installation was FlashCo’s ready-to-install FlashCap, which was installed in just 1 minute and 40 seconds.  

“Our motto is saving the contractor time, and that's been something that our owner has stuck to for the past 26 years,” Colin shared. “We’re always trying to provide new solutions and add value to our contractors. It's been very fun to be a part of.” 

Another way FlashCo is working to add value to contractors is through the development of their new conduit box. “The goal of the conduit box is to compete with the new data centers,” Colin explained. “Instead of having a rat’s nest of cords and wires, all contents will be stored neatly inside the box.’ 

This year, FlashCo is gearing up to take on even more aggressive growth. “In 2026, we are doubling our sales team. They will be focused on fewer states, allowing them to better service focused areas,” Colin expressed. “This is one of the years that everyone's very excited about; it’s palpable. We're ready to go.” 

Watch the interview to learn more about FlashCo’s latest products and 2026 plans!