This document provides an introduction to materials handling equipment and its selection. It discusses the importance of materials handling in industrial operations and defines the key areas of bulk handling, unit handling, packaging, warehousing and carrier handling. The three main groups of materials handling equipment - hoisting equipment, conveying equipment, and surface and overhead equipment - are also outlined. Common types of materials handling equipment used across industries like manufacturing, construction, mining, food, and automotive are then listed. Finally, some typical hoisting machines and conveyors are depicted and their applications and details discussed.