From Aesthetics to Performance:
The Changing Demands of Building Exteriors
Join Holland Colours for a webinar exploring how changing aesthetic expectations are driving new demands for durability, heat management and long-term performance in building exteriors.
Discover how colorant technology, functional performance and formulation expertise can help manufacturers respond to the changing needs of modern exterior applications.
What to expect
Key Highlights
- Explore how darker colors are changing the demands placed on exterior building materials.
- Understand the challenges of heat build-up, weathering and durability in dark-colored profiles.
- Discover formulation strategies that combine color with long-term performance.
- Explore the growing role of functional solutions, including flame retardancy in polycarbonate sheets.
- Gain practical insights into combining colorant technology, functionality and application expertise.
Webinar Agenda
📅 October 29, 2026
🕒 14:30 CET | 9:30 AM EDT
🎙 Hosted by Plastics News
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Introduction
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The Changing Face of Building Exteriors
Dark colors move from niche to mainstream. -
Darker Colors, Greater Performance Demands
Understanding heat build-up, weathering and durability challenges. -
Formulating Dark Profiles for the Real World
Formulation strategies for color and long-term performance. -
Beyond Color: The Rise of Functional Performance
The wider shift toward performance-driven exterior materials. -
Flame Retardancy Without Compromise
Meeting fire-performance requirements in polycarbonate sheets. -
The Exterior Performance Equation
Bringing together color, functionality and application expertise. -
Q&A
Meet our speakers
Kevin Jewell
Global Product Market Manager Building & Construction, Holland Colours
Kevin brings nearly 30 years of experience across building materials, adhesive technologies and industrial markets. His work combines product management, marketing and commercial strategy, with a strong focus on market-driven solutions, sustainability and evolving industry needs.
Mustaqim
Product Development Manager, Holland Colours Asia
Mustaqim brings more than 15 years of experience in the polymer industry, specialising in the development of functional additives and plastic conversion.
At Holland Colours, his work focuses on developing functional and drop-in solutions for packaging and Building & Construction applications, responding to evolving market needs
Emily Fisher
R&D Chemist, Holland Colours Americas
Emily has 27 years of experience at Holland Colours, with most of her career focused on research and product development.
Her expertise includes pigment evaluation, silicone sealants and the weathering of plastics and silicones, bringing a strong technical perspective to exterior performance.
Nick Goble
Sales Manager, Holland Colours Americas
Nick brings more than 20 years of sales leadership and nearly a decade of experience in the coloring industry.
He leads a cross-functional team supporting customers across packaging, Building & Construction, coatings and sealants, combining strategic market insight with a customer-focused approach to growth and innovation