Cotton Restoration

Cotton Logistics Opens New Lodges For 260 Workers in South Texas

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, Cotton Logistics opened two more private workforce housing sites in South Texas for an oilfield services company operating in the Eagle Ford Shale. Both locations - a 100 bed camp in Cotulla and a 160 bed camp in Karnes City - are being managed by Cotton Logistics. Each camp provides workers with hot meals and personal laundry service and has an assortment of onsite recreational amenities including outdoor fire pits and a basketball court. High winds knocked power out in Cotulla during an early morning full of check-ins, adding to the excitement of the first week. Aside from the power outage, the openings went smooth and that camp was near full occupancy almost a week leading up to Christmas.

Cotton Logistics will start construction in January of a new private site in Kenedy, TX for another client operating in the area. The facilities will consist of office and living space and is one of several projects in the pipeline for 2013.

03 Dec Cotton sustains ongoing Sandy recovery efforts and anticipates new projects

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT

Cotton continues to reinforce its efforts to serve those clients affected by Sandy “This is just part of what happens as clients start to recover and there isn’t a mass emergency need like there was four weeks ago,” CEO Pete Bell said, “Cotton will continue to be on point for as long as it is required, we’ll be there.”

Cotton recognizes that recovery is ongoing, and its Executive Team continues to work with local partners to identify where Business Recovery needs remain and will provide recovery response as required.

03 Dec Cotton Corporate Responsibility

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 15th, 6 – 9 PM at The Marque (798 Sorella- City Centre, Houston, Texas), along with The Cotton Foundation will sponsor a Winter Wonderland Holiday Party. The Cotton Foundation is dedicated to restoring hope to children whose lives have been affected by national disasters and other life-alternating challenges.

Cotton Converges on Northeast

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT

Cotton’s CAT Sandy Incident Command was set up in lower Manhattan pre-event and is coordinating recovery efforts for businesses in the greater New York City area with regional commands providing assistance to the affected surrounding region.

Cotton’s recovery services for this event include temporary power, water removal, muck-out, drying, demo, sanitization and reconstruction.

For professional assistance with your commercial recovery needs, call Cotton at 877-511-2962.

Cotton East Coast Enterprise ready for Hurricane Sandy 2012

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT

Cotton’s Command and Incident Nodes in New York City and Washington, D.C. are prepared for Hurricane Sandy with increased capacity to ensure the essential restoration and recovery resources are on-site and available to assist clients decrease disruption of their business.

With extensive recovery experience and capabilities, Cotton is poised to bring clients back to pre-loss conditions in an effective and timely manner.

Inquiries about Cotton’s recovery solutions related to Hurricane Sandy can be directed to Cotton’s 24 Hour Call Center: 1-877-511-2962.

Cotton Continues Assistance for Post-Isaac

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT

As the aftermath of Isaac comes into focus, Cotton’s recovery and restoration services are ongoing for storm victims throughout the greater gulf coast. Most recently, Cotton’s Integrated Services Division was called into action to support debris removal efforts related to the storm and Cotton’s Logistics Division has been put on notice as a potential solution for specific FEMA requirements. Cotton will continue to work very hard and aggressively to aid partner clients in their recovery, returning the enterprise operations through a complete host of catastrophe management and reconstruction services in support of post-Isaac efforts.

August 2012 Cotton Global Disaster Solutions stands ready for Isaac

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00 GMT

Cotton’s Gulf coast enterprise is prepared for Hurricane Isaac and its unforeseeable hazard disruptions. While the amount of damage and disruption cannot be predicted, organizations can act now to be predictive of their response capabilities. Cotton’s "turn-key" disaster recovery and restoration services, specializing in restoration, construction and environmental remediation, increase reliability during disaster response and reduce reaction times during dangerous and costly events.

Disaster Recovery Company Utilizes Experience to Provide Relief for the Housing Shortage

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00 GMT

Houston TX - Remote Texas towns are finding themselves struggling to provide the basic infrastructure to accommodate the population explosion of oilfield and related service workers that has occurred within the last couple of years due to increased production from hydraulic fracturing technology. Seeing the strain on local towns in their home state from the influx of people showing up to fill jobs, Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. realized the opportunity in front of them and in 2011, through their history of providing housing following disasters, decided to put that experience to work to bring solutions to the region.

Cotton has been a global leader in disaster recovery for more than 16 years and is no stranger to temporary housing. Following catastrophic events, it is commonly required that housing and infrastructure for their own workforce be established so they can operate in the affected area. And in critical instances, Cotton will provide temporary facility solutions for clients whose businesses are heavily damaged to ensure their continuity of operations. Cotton provided workforce housing and catering services following Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Ike in 2008, and for the MC252 Deepwater Horizon Incident - Oil Spill Response Project in 2010. Executive Vice President of Business Development for Cotton’s Logistics division, Forrest Jackson, says, “We already possessed the knowledge and resources, it was just a matter of applying them to a different industry.”

Populations in the resource rich regions are forecast to grow increasingly over the coming months and years as operations ramp up. Cotton Logistics currently has numerous private “closed” camps under contract throughout Texas and the shale plays. "I am excited to have implemented lessons learned and expertise from the disaster recovery industry now in the oil and gas market. I look forward to growing the Logistics division by continuing to listen to our clients’ demands and tailoring our solutions around their needs”, says CEO Pete Bell. Other opportunities for both quick turnaround and long-term projects are being evaluated in Texas, Montana, North Dakota and abroad.

To showcase some of their own creativity, Cotton broke ground in early 2012 on Phase 1 of the Lodge at Carrizo Springs, a turnkey workforce housing camp located approximately 117 miles Southwest of San Antonio, Texas, in Dimmit County. The Lodge boasts comfortable lodging, dining and recreational facilities. Similar to an all-inclusive hotel, guests are provided three chef-prepared meals daily, including a boxed lunch, on a rotation of menus. Amenities include an onsite laundry facility, a fitness center and a WiFi-enabled recreation center with flat screen televisions, a theater room, billiards, and games. Attention to detail is evident outside where guests can take advantage of multiple expansive decks for eating and socializing, a covered pavilion, barbeque grills and horseshoe and washer pits.

Recently announcing its readiness for occupancy just this month, Cotton anticipates its 160 beds will fill quickly and is now taking reservations. All services and day-to-day management of the facility will be provided by Cotton Logistics’ in-house team of professionals. Preparations are underway for an official grand opening event, scheduled to take place in August.

About Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. is a North American based general contractor and global provider of disaster recovery, serving corporate and retail businesses, manufacturing and industrial clients, the healthcare, education, hospitality and entertainment industries, and the public sector since 1996. Consisting of multiple specialized divisions, Cotton has been an instrumental partner in the recovery and restoration efforts stemming from the most damaging catastrophes of the past two decades, including high-impact weather events and other natural disasters, fires, terrorist attacks, vandalism and environmental mishaps. Beyond disasters, Cotton provides comprehensive logistical support solutions, temporary housing and consultation to a host of local and international clients including Fortune 500 companies, oil and gas corporations, private contractors and government agencies.

Cotton’s Logistics Division provides worldwide operational support and infrastructure for the shortages of resources and workforce housing associated with a catastrophic event, a large construction or development project, and for complex work environments.

Cotton is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Contact:
Britney Smith
512-801-3533
britneys@cottonteam.com

Cotton Support to TS Debby in Florida June 2012

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00 GMT

Cotton Global Disaster Solutions has deployed its Incident Command to assist its Florida operations in support of TS Debby. Cotton will continue to enable a range of tactical to strategic global “turn-key” disaster recovery and restoration capabilities that illustrate a comprehensive partnership.

Cotton Prepared for Hurricane Season 2012

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00 GMT

The 2012 hurricane season has begun, and runs from June 1st through November 30th 2012. Cotton Global Disaster Solutions has completed extensive CAT planning to include a review of Base Plans, Information Requirements, Contingency Planning and Media Collaboration Forums that will continue to enable a range of tactical to strategic global “turn-key” disaster recovery and restoration capabilities that illustrate a comprehensive partnership.

3 April Cotton Executes CAT in Support of Greater Dallas Fort Worth Area

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT

Tornadoes slam Dallas-Fort Worth area

Cotton executes CAT in support of greater Dallas/Fort Worth Area.

New Housing Coming This March to South Texas

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT

February 6, 2012 Houston TX - Cotton Logistics, a division of Cotton Commercial USA Inc, broke ground in late January and has set a date of March 15, 2012 for the opening of the Cotton Carrizo Lodge in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Located approximately 117 miles Southwest of San Antonio, Texas, in Dimmit County, the Cotton Carrizo Lodge is a turnkey workforce camp that offers a solution for the shortage of accommodations occurring throughout South Texas due to the ongoing oil and gas production operations of the Eagle Ford Shale Play.

The Eagle Ford Shale Play, spanning roughly 50 miles wide and 400 miles long across Texas, is one of the largest discoveries of Oil and Natural Gas in North America that has only recently become a popular area for many of the nation’s producers due to developments in hydraulic fracturing technology. Small South Texas towns are finding themselves struggling to provide the basic infrastructure to accommodate the population explosion of oilfield and related service workers that has occurred within the last couple of years and is forecasted to grow increasingly over the coming months.

The Cotton Carrizo Lodge will provide comfortable lodging, dining and recreational facilities, allowing guests to recharge at the end of a long day while their basic needs are met. The 320-bed lodge has a rustic, South Texas feel to it and the experienced staff of Cotton Logistics will provide catering, housekeeping, linen services, security, grounds maintenance and the overall management of the daily operation of the camp. Accommodations include a selection of jack-and-jill style semi-private bedrooms with bathrooms and televisions. Guests will be served three meals per day - including box lunches - on a rotation of menus prepared by qualified chefs. Additional amenities include an onsite laundry facility and a WiFi-enabled business and recreation center with computer stations, flat screen televisions, billiards, games, fitness equipment and an outdoor area with barbeque grills and picnic tables.

The location of the Cotton Carrizo Lodge is desirable because it is within the Carrizo Springs city limits, allowing occupants to be located near retail centers, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses. The Cotton Carrizo Lodge is also convenient in proximity to many operating sites, reducing drive time for our clients’ workforce in the area. The lodge can be scaled up in size and additional facilities added as our clients’ needs dictate.

Cotton Logistics is currently taking reservations from companies for the Carrizo Lodge and is assessing other areas in Texas and North Dakota for the establishment of additional camps. For inquiries, call 877-427-2947.

About Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. has been a global provider of disaster recovery services since 1996, serving corporate and retail businesses, manufacturing and industrial clients, the healthcare, education, hospitality and entertainment industries, and the public sector. Consisting of multiple specialized divisions, Cotton has been an instrumental partner in the recovery and restoration efforts stemming from the most damaging catastrophes of the past two decades, including high-impact weather events and other natural disasters, fires, terrorist attacks, vandalism and environmental mishaps. Beyond disasters, Cotton provides comprehensive logistical support solutions, temporary housing and consultation to a host of local and international clients including Fortune 500 companies, oil and gas corporations, private contractors and government agencies. Cotton is headquartered in Katy, Texas, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cotton Holdings, Inc.