MORRISVILLE – Scantron Corp., a Minnesota-based provider of assessment and technology solutions, has acquired Morrisville-based Castle Worldwide, a licensure and certification testing company. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
“The addition of Castle’s significant knowledge and proven internet-based testing platform provides a valuable step forward in our strategy to be a global leader in assessment solutions,” said Kevin Brueggeman, CEO of Scantron in a statement.
“We are excited about this powerful combination that brings our experience of having delivered more than 170 million digital assessments with the leading expertise in computer-adaptive delivery with Castle’s leading testing technologies and channel of more than 1,300 testing centers.”
Jeffrey LaRiche, CEO and chair of Castle said the acquisition will “Amplify our reach across the world. I firmly believe that Scantron shares our commitment to best-in-class assessment programs as well as the drive to continue innovating and delivering proven solutions to our clients.”
Castle will maintain its current operations and support for its licensure and certification testing technology platforms at its location in the Triangle.
