Engineered Fire Protection for Cold Storage Without Compromise
Precision-designed life safety systems protecting Primal Pet Group’s temperature-controlled operations in Abilene, Texas.
Primal Pet Group set out to develop a highly reliable, code-compliant fire protection system for its new food processing and cold storage facility in Abilene, Texas. The project required a life-safety solution capable of protecting multiple environments—including processing areas, freezer storage, cold docks, and office space—each operating at different temperature thresholds. Primal Pet needed a system that met rigorous regulatory standards while safeguarding personnel, equipment and inventory without disrupting operations.
Value Delivered
North American Fire Protection delivered a fully engineered fire protection solution tailored to the complex demands of food processing and cold storage operations. Leveraging deep expertise in temperature-controlled environments, the NAFPCO team designed and installed a system that provides consistent, dependable protection across wet, dry and freezer conditions.
By upgrading critical infrastructure and integrating advanced suppression and detection technologies, the project enhanced overall facility resilience and long-term operational safety. The result was a seamless, high-performance fire protection system that supports Primal Pet Group’s commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence—delivered through close coordination with the project team and aligned with the construction schedule
Scope of Services
North American Fire Protection provided a complete fire sprinkler system for the approximately 156,000-square-foot food processing and cold storage facility, including:
Background on Building Owner
Primal Pet Group is a leading producer of premium pet food products, operating advanced manufacturing and cold storage facilities across the United States. With a strong focus on product integrity, food safety, and employee well-being, Primal Pet Group invests in best-in-class infrastructure to support its operations. The Abilene, Texas facility represents a strategic expansion of their production and distribution capabilities, requiring a robust fire protection solution aligned with their high standards for safety and quality.
This project reflects North American Fire Protection’s ability to deliver customized, high-performance fire protection systems for complex industrial and cold storage environments—built to protect people, property, and critical operations.
Dry pendent sprinklers are typically installed in food process plants and box-in-box freezers where temperatures are below 40 degrees F.
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are generally used in cold climates and are highly effective in cold-temperature fire protection.
Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) systems are quick-responding, high-volume sprinkler systems that provide exceptional protection for high-piled storage occupancies.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Pre-action fire sprinkler systems employ the basic concept of a dry pipe system in that water is not normally contained within the pipes.
Wet pipe systems are the most common fire sprinkler systems. A wet pipe system is one in which water is constantly maintained within the sprinkler piping.
A special hazards fire suppression system is used to put out fires in areas where water damage from fire sprinklers can cause costly or irreparable damage to the assets being protected.
Linear Heat Detection (LHD) is an important component of fire protection systems, as it is designed to detect heat along the length of a sensor cable.
