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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
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		Meeting Information
		Meeting Type:  Annual Meeting
AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.		For holders as of:  March 12, 2009
		Date:  May 07, 2009    Time:  10:00 AM EDT
		Location:	Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill
			Corporate Ridge
BROKER LOGO HERE			100 Capital Boulevard Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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EDGEWOOD NY 11717
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Investor Address Line 4		We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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John Sample		See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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	Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Notice & Proxy Statement        2. Annual Report
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
	1) BY INTERNET:	www.proxyvote.com
	2) BY TELEPHONE:	1-800-579-1639
	3) BY E-MAIL*:	sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
*    If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 23, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.

	How To Vote
Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.	Internal Use Only
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends that you
vote “For” the following.

1.	Election of Directors
	Nominees
01	Stephen W. Bershad	02	Anthony J. Fiorelli Jr.	03	Eliot M. Fried	04	Richard F. Hamm Jr.	05	Robert G. Stevens

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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