Ian Crump
Managing Director
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Painttech Training Academy
Ian Crump has over 35 years’ experience in the painting and decorating trade, with more than 25 years specialising in spray application — long before it became mainstream in the UK.
He has worked on high-end projects across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, building a reputation for delivering consistent, high-quality finishes on site.
Ian is the founder of PaintTech Training Academy, which has trained thousands of decorators across the UK, and the creator of the Spraying Makes Sense community — the largest independent spraying group in the trade.
He also runs the Decorators Growth Club, supporting decorators in improving their pricing, systems, and overall business approach.
Known for his straight-talking style, Ian focuses on helping decorators raise standards, build better businesses, and earn what they’re worth
He has worked on high-end projects across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, building a reputation for delivering consistent, high-quality finishes on site.
Ian is the founder of PaintTech Training Academy, which has trained thousands of decorators across the UK, and the creator of the Spraying Makes Sense community — the largest independent spraying group in the trade.
He also runs the Decorators Growth Club, supporting decorators in improving their pricing, systems, and overall business approach.
Known for his straight-talking style, Ian focuses on helping decorators raise standards, build better businesses, and earn what they’re worth
Sessions
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Pathway to Profit – How Decorators Are Increasing Profit While Reducing Time and Stress24-Jun-2026Hall 3 Main Stage