CHARLOTTE, NC -- Wood Tech Summit, the newest educational component of next month's Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo, will feature a pair of free interactive panel discussions.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Stiles Machinery Inc. announced the formation of a new finishing program through which it will offer technology manufactured by four European companies to its U.S. customers.

The 2011 Red Book Guide is soliciting articles on best practice tips and techniques in the areas of: Solid Wood Machining, Panel Processing, Cutting & Grinding, Gluing & Pressing, Sanding & Finishing, Components/Hardware & Assembly, Software and Plant Production. Submissions must be received before Jan. 28.

MONTREAL -- Primo International, a furniture and mattress manufacturer and importer, has signed a licensing partnership with kathy ireland Worldwide.

Arrow Fastener has a new lines of R.E.D. staple and nail guns for wood interiors and building professionals.

Ethan Allen has partnered with HGTV as the primary furnisher of the 15th annual HGTV Dream Home. Located in Spruce Peak at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort, the HGTV Dream Home 2011 blends modern architecture and rustic mountain appeal to create a luxurious four-season retreat.

BKB Flooring USA, launched Dec. 31 in Chatham, NJ, will import and distribute Malaysian-sourced engineered flooring to the United States.

Stella-Jones Inc. has released the financial results for its third quarter which ended Sept. 30. The pressure-treated lumber manufacturer announced sales of $161.3 million, an increase of $56.6 million from last year's sales of $104.7 million.

Blackstone and Bain Capital are circling Fortune Brands assets ( MasterBrand Cabinets, Simonton Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, etc.), reports Reuters. The Deerfield, IL conglomerate filed to sell its $3 billion Home Unit last month.

Wood Weekly: OSHA jails contractors, submarine saws, mistreated lumber, luxury wood hangers, door firm divested, speeding windows, crib makers spar, Ryobi saw recall.