A Sussex company has been ranked as one of the fastest growing technology firms in Europe.

Crane Telecommunications, of Burgess Hill, was placed 295th in the Deloitte Techonology Fast 500.

Rankings are based on revenue growth over three years. Crane's grew by 211 per cent during the period.

Chief executive David George said the strong growth was down to the company's relationships with manufacturers and resellers.

William Touche, partner with Deloitte and Touche, said companies like Crane would be the key forces behind economic growth in Europe in the years ahead.

Crane also ranked 25th in the London and South-East Technology Fast 50.