For decades, North American textile production seemed destined to fade away – factories shuttered, talent scattered and large orders lost to offshore competition. Yet, in the wake of market consolidation and personal loss, a striking gap has appeared for flexible, specialty producers who can say yes when others say no. Enter American Texturing, Inc. (ATI). ATI is the latest venture from Mercier Enterprises, whose roots run deep through North American textiles. Mercier Enterprises – the parent company of 3A Throwing in Cookshire, Quebec, Canada and Ames Textiles in Christiansburg, Va. – announced the launch of the company during a visit by eTC to the operations in Clover, S.C., this week. The facility previously operated as Cap Yarns.