Production Is Set To Start Later This Year At The American Merchant Facility On Old Abingdon Highway In Bristol Virginia. This Used To House Ball Corporation. A Job Fair Is Being Held Today And Tomorrow At The Plant. Company Officials Hope To Hire 20 To 30 People Initially To Begin Training And Working On The Equipment Being Installed At The Facility. Jobs Available Include Yarn Prep,. Weaving, Dyeing, Finishing Machinery And Maintenance Personnel. The Fair Will Be Held 8-6 Today And 8-3 Tomorrow.