Telecoms technology firm BNS Telecom has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of two managers.

Andrew Crawford and Simon Thomas have joined the Northumberland- based company at the most successful period in its history, which includes a major recruitment drive to take on a further 50 staff.

Mr Crawford is the marketing director-designate. He was previously worked for BT, O2 and Digicel.

Mr Thomas joins as sales recruitment and training manager.

He has been in sales for nearly 20 years and has also set up his own recruitment consultancy, which supports many major corporations, including BNS.

BNS chief executive Garry Moat said: gWe are a rapidly expanding business and by taking on staff of the calibre of Andrew and Simon, we are clearly stating our intention for continued growth and success.h