HOUSTON, October 29, 2025 — Cotton Holdings, Inc., (“Cotton”), a Houston-based global leader in infrastructure support services, announced today that Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies, (“SBFC”) a growing enterprise that builds, operates and invests in dynamic businesses, has acquired Cotton from Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Together, SBFC and Cotton will leverage their combined strengths, resources and deep industry expertise to broaden service capabilities in the disaster response sector, providing greater support to communities and businesses recovering from catastrophic events.
“This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for Cotton Holdings’ continued evolution as a leader in our industry,” said Pete Bell, Founder and Chairman of Cotton. “Partnering with SBFC, a family-founded firm with shared values of collaboration and client service as well as decades of industry experience, will provide us long-term capital and support. Together, we can continue investing in our people, culture and communities, accelerating growth and expanding Cotton’s reach across the U.S. and beyond and bringing even greater excellence to the industries we proudly serve.”
“We have worked alongside Pete and the Cotton team for many years and truly respect their commitment to delivering quality response, recovery and construction services to their clients,” said Billy Sullivan, Principal of Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to invest in and grow organizations that exemplify operational excellence, strong leadership and an unwavering dedication to the people and places they serve. We look forward to enhancing our customers’ experience through this acquisition and supporting them when they need it most.”
“We have greatly valued our partnership with Pete Bell and his management team at Cotton,” said Marc Leder, Co-CEO of Sun Capital. “Through collaboration and a shared vision, the company achieved meaningful growth and is well positioned to continue delivering excellent results in its new partnership.”
Cotton Founder and Chairman Pete Bell, alongside Co-Chief Executive Officers Chris Sneck and Johnny Slaughter, will continue to lead the company into its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Backed by decades of proven leadership in construction, logistics and disaster recovery, this experienced team is poised to guide Cotton’s continued success. No significant operational changes are anticipated — the company and its subsidiaries will proudly continue operating under the Cotton name and brands. Cotton remains dedicated to delivering the same high-quality, turnkey solutions and exceptional service, all while fulfilling its mission to restore communities and support clients when it matters most.