NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), a leader in providing security systems and solutions for nearly 145 years, is now safeguarding the foundation of America's history, the Charters of Freedom: the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, in three customized high-tech vaults installed at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.

The recently renovated rotunda and re-encasement of the Charter documents will be unveiled during a private ceremony at the National Archives on Constitution Day, Wednesday, Sept. 17. The rotunda will be open to the public on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.

"Diebold's specially designed vaults and doors incorporate the latest technology to protect the most precious documents in American history from theft and assault," said Adrienne Thomas, assistant archivist for Administrative Services at the National Archives. "Diebold's security knowledge and expertise will help the National Archives preserve a fundamental piece of our country's heritage for generations."

The archive renovation includes an overhaul of the security system safeguarding the Charters, and eliminates the steps in the Rotunda so these important documents of American history are accessible to all visitors. The transformation also includes a redesign of the permanent exhibit cases so all four pages of the U.S. Constitution are prominently displayed.

"Protecting such an integral part of America's history is a rare opportunity requiring a highly customized solution," said Bartholomew J. Frazzitta, vice president of Diebold's Security Division. "Safeguarding these priceless documents presented a unique challenge that, quite frankly, not every security solutions provider can accomplish."

Diebold's security solutions protect everything from countless amounts of currency to the world's most precious gem: the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Institution.

To complement the installation of the vaults, Diebold also installed a state-of-the-art system that allows these priceless documents to be displayed during the day and returned to the safety of secure vaults overnight.

Founded in 1859 as a security equipment company, Diebold is a global leader in providing physical and electronic security systems, facility transaction products and automated teller machines (ATMs), providing total systems solutions to financial and commercial markets. Specialized applications include card systems, which can boost productivity, convenience and security in the corporate and college campus environments. Over the past decade, Diebold has also been the primary supplier for all of the country's federal reserve banks, which includes seven bank sites and more than 20 very large vault doors.

The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal government agency that helps preserve America's history by overseeing the management of all federal records to ensure ready access to the essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials and the national experience. The National Archives is currently expanding efforts to build a national, integrated online information delivery system to educate citizens about the archives and its facilities, services and holdings. To learn more about the agency or inquire about potential individual or corporate donation opportunities for the restoration of the Rotunda, visit the Web site at www.archives.gov .

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self- service delivery systems, security and services. Diebold employs more than 13,000 associates with representation in more than 88 countries worldwide and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $1.9 billion in 2002 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's web site at www.diebold.com .

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