From One Project to a Trusted Partnership
How precision fire protection on a flagship cold storage campus led to three major developments across the Southeast
Saxum Real Estate launched a strategic cold storage development platform to meet soaring demand for temperature-controlled logistics across high-growth U.S. markets.
Beginning with a multi-phase flagship campus in Texas, Saxum sought a fire protection partner capable of engineering life-safety systems that could perform in extreme cold environments while supporting high-density storage, rapid construction schedules and future scalability.
Core goals across all developments included:
After the successful delivery of the Burleson, Texas campus, Saxum expanded its partnership with North American Fire Protection, awarding additional projects in Jacksonville, Florida and Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Value Delivered
North American Fire Protection became Saxum’s trusted fire protection partner by consistently delivering high-performance systems engineered specifically for the demands of cold storage logistics.
Across more than one million square feet of temperature-controlled facilities, NAFPCO provided:
From the initial Texas development through two additional large-scale facilities, NAFPCO’s expertise, reliability and execution transformed a single contract into a long-term partnership supporting Saxum’s nationwide cold chain growth.
Scope of Services Across Three Developments
Saxum Burleson Cold Storage — Phase 1 & Phase 2 | Burleson, TX
NAFPCO delivered comprehensive fire protection across a multi-building, multi-phase cold storage campus exceeding 427,000 square feet.
Key systems included double-interlock preaction protection for freezer areas, dry pipe systems for refrigerated docks, wet pipe systems for offices, linear heat detection, thousands of cold-storage-rated sprinklers and dual 2,500 GPM diesel fire pumps with full hydraulic coordination, creating a robust life-safety backbone for one of Saxum’s flagship developments.
Saxum Jacksonville Cold Storage | Jacksonville, FL
Building on the success in Texas, Saxum again selected NAFPCO to protect a 333,000+ square foot Class A cold storage facility in one of the Southeast’s most connected logistics corridors.
The system featured multiple preaction and dry pipe systems, high-capacity diesel fire pumps, a large on-site water storage tank, linear heat detection and specialized high-bay freezer sprinkler technology, engineered for extreme cold performance while supporting high-volume distribution operations.
Saxum Ridgeville Cold Storage | Ridgeville, SC
For its Charleston-region logistics hub, Saxum partnered once more with NAFPCO to deliver fire protection for a 261,779 square foot temperature-controlled facility operated by Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics.
The project included dual high-capacity diesel fire pumps, a 400,000-gallon water storage tank, specialized freezer preaction systems, nitrogen generators, wet and dry pipe zones, insulated and heat-traced mains and advanced detection, all purpose-built for sub-zero operating conditions and high-rack storage demands.
Background on Building Owner
Saxum Real Estate is a national industrial development firm specializing in logistics, cold storage and high-performance industrial assets across major U.S. growth markets.
Recognizing the rapid expansion of cold chain infrastructure, Saxum established a dedicated cold storage platform focused on:
From Texas to Florida to South Carolina, Saxum’s developments now serve as mission-critical distribution hubs supporting food, beverage, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive supply chains.
The Power of Performance-Driven Trust
What began as a single cold storage development evolved into a multi-state partnership built on:
✅ Proven performance in extreme environments
✅ On-time delivery for large-scale logistics operations
✅ Engineering expertise in high-challenge cold storage systems
✅ Consistent execution across multiple facilities
One successful project became three and a long-term relationship supporting the future of cold chain infrastructure.
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.
